CVE-2026-118175 Details
Description
When replying to, forwarding, or editing a crafted email message as new, Thunderbird could embed parts of a different message stored in the same folder into the message being composed, without showing a blocked content warning. If the user sent the message, the content of the other message was disclosed to the recipients. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 159 and Thunderbird 153.6.
A vulnerability exists in Mozilla Thunderbird that allows parts of different email messages to be unintentionally combined when replying to, forwarding, or editing a crafted message. This issue occurs without displaying a warning about blocked content. As a result, if the message is sent, the recipients may receive information from another message stored in the same folder. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird versions prior to 159 and 153.6.
Users can upgrade to Thunderbird version 159 or 153.6 to address this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 27, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2081720 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission RequiredVendor |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-121/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-122/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Mozilla Thunderbird | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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