CVE-2026-92078
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2026-92078 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Denial-of-service in the Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 156, Firefox ESR 153.3, Thunderbird 156, and Thunderbird 153.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Denial-of-service in the Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 156, Firefox ESR 153.3, Thunderbird 156, and Thunderbird 153.3.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 153.3.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 154.0.0, < 156.0.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 153.3.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 154.0, < 156.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2066736Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-90/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-93/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-94/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-96/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-92078?
Denial-of-service in the Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 156, Firefox ESR 153.3, Thunderbird 156, and Thunderbird 153.3.
How severe is CVE-2026-92078?
CVE-2026-92078 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-92078?
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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