CVE-2026-74983
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2026-74983 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Mitigation bypass in the Data Loss Prevention component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mitigation bypass in the Data Loss Prevention component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.14.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 141.0, < 153.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.14.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 141.0, < 153.1.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2051897Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-74/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-76/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-77/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-78/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-79/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-80/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-74983?
Mitigation bypass in the Data Loss Prevention component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-74983?
CVE-2026-74983 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74983?
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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