CVE-2026-4691
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2026-4691 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free in the CSS Parsing and Computation component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 115.34, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free in the CSS Parsing and Computation component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 115.34, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 115.34.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 149.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 128.0, < 140.9.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2017512Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-20/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-21/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-22/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-4691?
Use-after-free in the CSS Parsing and Computation component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 115.34, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.
How severe is CVE-2026-4691?
CVE-2026-4691 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4691?
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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