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Full vulnerability report · 2022
CVE-2022-28286High confidence

Due to a layout change, iframe contents could have been rendered outside of its border

Mozilla · Thunderbird

5.4MediumCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Within 7 days

Medium technical severity with public exploit material referenced by a structured source; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityMediumOperational priority:High, raised one band.upgradedsince 16 Apr 2025

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • A structured source references public exploit or proof-of-concept material.
  • EPSS is 0.58% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
  • Increase monitoring for the attack path and post-exploitation behaviour described in the report.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs Mozilla Thunderbird and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: Within 30 daysRemediation target: Within 180 days

This automated reassessment organises public evidence. It does not know asset exposure, business impact or control effectiveness and does not replace CVSS or a human risk decision.

Distribution package intelligence

Release-specific package status

Alpine, Debian findings are scoped to the named distribution, release and source package. An absent finding does not mean a package is unaffected.

21 package states
Repository candidate not checked

A published vendor fix does not prove that a matching update is enabled and installable on a particular asset. Confirm the local package candidate before scheduling remediation.

Distribution releaseSource packageVendor stateFixed versionEvidence
Alpine v3.23v3.23 · communityfirefoxVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.99.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.23v3.23 · communityfirefox-esrVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.91.8.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.23v3.23 · communitylibrewolfVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.99.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.23v3.23 · communitythunderbirdVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.91.8.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.22v3.22 · communityfirefoxVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.99.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.22v3.22 · communityfirefox-esrVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.91.8.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.22v3.22 · communitylibrewolfVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.99.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.22v3.22 · communitythunderbirdVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.91.8.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.21v3.21 · communityfirefoxVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.99.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.21v3.21 · communityfirefox-esrVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.91.8.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.21v3.21 · communitylibrewolfVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.99.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.21v3.21 · communitythunderbirdVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.91.8.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 22 Oct 2026
Debian trixietrixie · sourcefirefox-esrVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.91.8.0esr-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian trixietrixie · sourcethunderbirdVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.1:91.8.0-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian bookwormbookworm · sourcefirefox-esrVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.91.8.0esr-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian bookwormbookworm · sourcethunderbirdVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.1:91.8.0-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian forkyforky · sourcefirefox-esrVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.91.8.0esr-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian forkyforky · sourcethunderbirdVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.1:91.8.0-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian sidsid · sourcefirefoxVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.99.0-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian sidsid · sourcefirefox-esrVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.91.8.0esr-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian sidsid · sourcethunderbirdVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.1:91.8.0-1Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.

1 current
CVE-2022-28286 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 31 · interimSUSE Product Security TeamCVE-2022-28286
3 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • MozillaFirefox as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP5
  • MozillaFirefox as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5
  • mozilla-nss as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5
Summary
Due to a layout change, iframe contents could have been rendered outside of its border. This could have led to user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.8, Firefox < 99, and Firefox ESR < 91.8.
Remediation
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
?CERT means Computer Emergency Response Team; CSIRT is the closely related term Computer Security Incident Response Team.

Choose official national sources for this report. Each advisory shows its original language. Your selection is remembered on this device and included in shared links.

Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2022-32738

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionWithin 7 days

Medium technical severity with public exploit material referenced by a structured source; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

Due to a layout change, iframe contents could have been rendered outside of its border. This could have led to user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.8, Firefox < 99, and Firefox ESR < 91.8.

What

Due to a layout change, iframe contents could have been rendered outside of its border. This could have led to user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.8, Firefox < 99, and Firefox ESR < 91.8.

Why

The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

What

Due to a layout change, iframe contents could have been rendered outside of its border. This could have led to user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.8, Firefox < 99, and Firefox ESR < 91.8.

Why

The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
Reference recorded

A structured CVE source labels at least one public reference as exploit material. BlackTree has not independently validated that it is safe, reliable or weaponised.

Likely attack path
a network path → Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
Required interaction required
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-1021 ↗

CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames. The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UIRequiredUser interaction: Another user must perform an action for exploitation to succeed.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CLowConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ILowIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ANoneAvailability impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedCWE-1021Public exploit reference
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

BSI · German · WID-SEC-2022-1335Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Xerox FreeFlow Print Server ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Verfügbarkeit und Integrität des Systems zu gefährden.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2023-0838Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Xerox FreeFlow Print Server ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen, einen Cross-Site-Scripting-Angriff durchzuführen, Informationen offenzulegen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu verursachen oder Dateien zu manipulieren.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2022-0482Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox ESR und Thunderbird: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox ESR und Thunderbird ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen, falsche Informationen darzustellen und einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu verursachen.

Official advisory ↗
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20221228Security Bulletin 28 Dec 2022

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 28 Dec 2022, published on 28 December 2022. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2022-AVI-316Multiples vulnérabilités dans Mozilla Thunderbird

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans Mozilla Thunderbird. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire, un déni de service et une atteinte à l'intégrité des données.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2022-AVI-311Multiples vulnérabilités dans Mozilla Firefox et Firefox ESR

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans Mozilla Firefox et Firefox ESR. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire, un déni de service et une atteinte à l'intégrité des données.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2022-003260Mozilla Firefox および Thunderbird におけるレンダリングされたユーザインターフェースレイヤまたはフレームの不適切な制限に関する脆弱性

Mozilla Firefox および Thunderbird には、レンダリングされたユーザインターフェースレイヤまたはフレームの不適切な制限に関する脆弱性が存在します。

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Fixed
No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
Action
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 22 Dec 2022 · Last source change 16 Apr 2025, 14:02 UTC · CWE-1021 · Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceNIST NVD
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2022-32738
Product sourceVendor CSAF · SUSE Product Security Team
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · SUSE Product Security Team
CWE sourceCISA ADP
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

View recent updates ↗
  1. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Mitigation available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Mitigation available
    SUSE Product Security Team ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Remediation guidance recorded
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2022-32738↗SUSE Product Security Team security advisory↗CISA Vulnrichment SSVC evidence↗Public exploit reference↗Public exploit reference↗Vendor advisory↗Vendor advisory↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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