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9.8
Firefox and Thunderbird: JavaScript engine can crash or run malicious code
CVE-2026-2766
Summary
Using certain web pages can cause Firefox and Thunderbird to crash or let malicious websites take control of the browser. This is due to a bug in the JavaScript engine that was not fixed in older versions of the software. Update to the latest version to fix this issue.
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 | <= 140.8.0 | – |
| mozilla | firefox | <= 148.0 | – |
| mozilla | thunderbird | <= 140.8.0 | – |
| mozilla | thunderbird | <= 148.0 | – |
Original title
Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine: JIT component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8.
Original description
Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine: JIT component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8.
nvd CVSS3.1
9.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-416
Use After Free
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2013583 Issue Tracking Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13/ 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