CVE-2026-74936: Mozilla Firefox use-after-free (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Use-after-free in the JavaScript: WebAssembly component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.

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≥ 141.0.0 < 153.1.0 · < 140.14.0

Mozilla Thunderbird≥ 141.0 < 153.1.0 · < 140.14.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Mozilla Firefox≥ 153.1.0

Mozilla Thunderbird≥ 153.1.0

Patch & vendor advisories

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2052688Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-74/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-76/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-77/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-78/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-79/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-80/Vendor Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-74936 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-74936 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.59%.

How severe is CVE-2026-74936?

CVE-2026-74936 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-74936?

Affected products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-74936?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Mozilla Firefox 153.1.0, Mozilla Thunderbird 153.1.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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