CVE-2026-8970
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2026-8970 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation in the Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Privilege escalation in the Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.11.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 151.0.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.11 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 151.0.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2032174Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-46/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-48/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-50/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-51/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-8970?
Privilege escalation in the Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.
How severe is CVE-2026-8970?
CVE-2026-8970 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8970?
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-2026-8970?
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