CVE-2026-2782
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2026-2782 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.8.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 148.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.8.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 148.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2010743Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-15/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-17/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-2782?
Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.
How severe is CVE-2026-2782?
CVE-2026-2782 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2782?
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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