CVE-2026-100790
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2026-100790 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free in the XSLT 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
Use-after-free in the XSLT 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 | < 115.42.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 116.0, < 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=2072432Permissions 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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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-100790?
Use-after-free in the XSLT 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-2026-100790?
CVE-2026-100790 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-100790?
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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