CVE-2026-12302

Name: CVE-2026-12302
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-16T13:16:30.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-12302 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security 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 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security 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

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 140.12.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 152.0.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 140.12.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 152.0.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2034489Permissions 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-2026-12302?

Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security 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-2026-12302?

CVE-2026-12302 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12302?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-12302?

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Source: NVD / NIST