CVE-2026-100788
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2026-100788 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Invalid pointer in the JavaScript: WebAssembly component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, and Firefox ESR 140.17.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Invalid pointer in the JavaScript: WebAssembly component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, and Firefox ESR 140.17.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.17.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 141.0, < 153.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 154.0.0, < 157.0.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.17.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 141.0, < 153.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 154.0, < 157.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2072413Permissions 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/mfsa2026-99/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-100788?
Invalid pointer in the JavaScript: WebAssembly component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, and Firefox ESR 140.17.
How severe is CVE-2026-100788?
CVE-2026-100788 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-100788?
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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