CVE-2026-8969 Details
Description
Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151 and Thunderbird 151.
A mitigation bypass vulnerability has been identified in the DOM: Security component of Mozilla Firefox. This vulnerability allows for the circumvention of security measures, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access. It affects Firefox versions prior to 151.
Users can upgrade to Firefox 151 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 May 19, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2031123 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-46/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-50/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | < 151.0.0 |
CPE
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| mozilla thunderbird | < 151.0.0 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |