CVE-2026-96869
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-96869 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Information disclosure in the Networking component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, and Firefox ESR 140.17.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Information disclosure in the Networking component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, and Firefox ESR 140.17.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.17.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 141.0, < 153.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 154.0.0, < 157.0.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.17.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 141.0, < 153.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 154.0, < 157.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2041248Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-100/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-101/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-102/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-103/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-97/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-99/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-96869?
Information disclosure in the Networking component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, and Firefox ESR 140.17.
How severe is CVE-2026-96869?
CVE-2026-96869 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-96869?
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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