CVE-2026-2798 Details
Description
Use-after-free in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148 and Thunderbird 148.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the DOM: Core & HTML component of Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird. This issue affects Firefox and Thunderbird versions prior to 148. The vulnerability arises from improper memory management, allowing for potential exploitation by accessing freed memory, which could lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes.
Users can upgrade to Firefox or Thunderbird version 148 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2798 | redhat-SADP | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2442315 | redhat-SADP | |
| https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-2798.json | redhat-SADP | |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2014136 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | < 148.0 |
CPE
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| mozilla thunderbird | < 148.0 |
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |