CVE-2026-6763
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2026-6763 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mitigation bypass in the File Handling component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mitigation bypass in the File Handling component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.10.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 150.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 140.0, < 140.10.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2021666Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-30/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-32/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-33/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-34/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-6763?
Mitigation bypass in the File Handling component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10.
How severe is CVE-2026-6763?
CVE-2026-6763 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6763?
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-2026-6763?
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