CVE-2026-12289

Name: CVE-2026-12289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-16T13:16:29.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-12289 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, Firefox ESR 115.37, Thunderbird 152, and Thunderbird 140.12.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege escalation in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, Firefox ESR 115.37, Thunderbird 152, and Thunderbird 140.12.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 115.37.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 152.0
Mozilla	Firefox	>= 140.0, < 140.12.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 152.0.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	>= 140.0, < 140.12.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2023443Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-57/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-58/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-59/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-60/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-61/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-12289?

Privilege escalation in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, Firefox ESR 115.37, Thunderbird 152, and Thunderbird 140.12.

How severe is CVE-2026-12289?

CVE-2026-12289 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12289?

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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Source: NVD / NIST