CVE-2026-118022 Details
Description
Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Disability Access APIs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Disability Access APIs component of Mozilla Firefox, leading to a sandbox escape. This issue allows for unauthorized actions or access by breaking out of the intended security confines. The vulnerability was present in several versions of Firefox prior to 159.
Users can upgrade to Firefox version 159 to address this vulnerability.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 27, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2078941 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission RequiredVendor |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-118/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-121/ | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |