CVE-2026-16403
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-16403 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Spoofing issue in the Address Bar component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Spoofing issue in the Address Bar component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 153.0.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 153.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1972244Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-68/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-71/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-16403?
Spoofing issue in the Address Bar component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.
How severe is CVE-2026-16403?
CVE-2026-16403 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16403?
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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