CVE-2026-100770
CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2026-100770 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the DOM: Content Processes component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, Firefox ESR 115.42, and Firefox ESR 140.17.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the DOM: Content Processes component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, Firefox ESR 115.42, and Firefox ESR 140.17.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 115.0, < 115.42.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 140.0.0, < 140.17.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 153.0.0, < 153.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 154.0.0, < 157.0.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 140.0, < 140.17.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 153.0, < 153.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 154.0, < 157.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2068322Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-100/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-101/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-102/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-103/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-97/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-98/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-99/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-100770?
Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the DOM: Content Processes component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, Firefox ESR 115.42, and Firefox ESR 140.17.
How severe is CVE-2026-100770?
CVE-2026-100770 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-100770?
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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