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CVE-2026-2799

Mozilla Firefox use-after-free

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.47%
  1. Published24 Feb 2026

Description

Use-after-free in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148 and Thunderbird 148.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Mozilla Firefox< 148.0
Mozilla Thunderbird< 148.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Mozilla Firefox≥ 148.0
Mozilla Thunderbird≥ 148.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-2799 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-2799 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.47%.

How severe is CVE-2026-2799?

CVE-2026-2799 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-2799?

Affected products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2799?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Mozilla Firefox 148.0, Mozilla Thunderbird 148.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.