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10.0
Firefox, Thunderbird: Graphics Component Lets Attackers Escape Sandboxing
CVE-2026-2761
Summary
The Graphics: WebRender component in Firefox and Thunderbird has a security issue that allows attackers to escape a safe area of the browser, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or system resources. This affects older versions of Firefox and Thunderbird, so update to the latest version as soon as possible to protect your users. Updating to the latest version will patch this vulnerability.
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
Sandbox escape in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8.
Original description
Sandbox escape in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8.
nvd CVSS3.1
10.0
Vulnerability type
CWE-693
Protection Mechanism Failure
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2011063 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