Summary: The Tor Project has released an emergency update, Tor Browser 13.5.14, aimed at users on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, addressing critical security vulnerabilities. The update is crucial for protecting users from the risks associated with a flaw in Firefox’s sandboxing mechanisms that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. Users on these older systems are strongly advised to update immediately for enhanced security.
Affected: Tor Browser users on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
Keypoints :
- Emergency release of Tor Browser 13.5.14 focuses on legacy support for older Windows operating systems.
- Addresses critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-2857) in Firefox’s sandboxing, which was actively exploited.
- Users on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 must update immediately; those with different systems should upgrade to Tor Browser 14.0 or higher.
- Includes backported security fixes, bug fixes, and optimizations for a better user experience.
Source: https://thecyberexpress.com/tor-browser-13-update/