CVE-2026-0885
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2026-0885 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 147, Firefox ESR 140.7, Thunderbird 147, and Thunderbird 140.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 147, Firefox ESR 140.7, Thunderbird 147, and Thunderbird 140.7.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.7.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 147.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.7.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 147.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2003607Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-01/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-03/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-04/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-05/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-0885?
Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 147, Firefox ESR 140.7, Thunderbird 147, and Thunderbird 140.7.
How severe is CVE-2026-0885?
CVE-2026-0885 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0885?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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