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9.8
Firefox and Thunderbird: Code Error Causes Unexpected Browser Behavior
CVE-2026-2771
Summary
The Firefox and Thunderbird browsers have a code error that can cause unexpected behavior. This could potentially let an attacker trick users into doing something they don't intend to do. Users should update their browsers to the latest version to stay safe.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| mozilla | firefox | <= 115.33.0 | – |
| mozilla | firefox | <= 148.0 | – |
| mozilla | firefox | > 128.0 , <= 140.8.0 | – |
| mozilla | thunderbird | <= 140.8.0 | – |
| mozilla | thunderbird | <= 148.0 | – |
Original title
Undefined behavior in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8.
Original description
Undefined behavior in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8.
nvd CVSS3.1
9.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-125
Out-of-bounds Read
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2014593 Issue Tracking Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13/ Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-14/ Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-15/ Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16/ Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-17/ Vendor Advisory
Published: 24 Feb 2026 · Updated: 12 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026