CVE-2026-109778: Privilege escalation in the WebExtensions component

Published Oct 13, 2026
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Updated

Privilege escalation in the WebExtensions component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 158 and Firefox ESR 153.5.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<158
158
Mozilla Firefox ESR<153.5
153.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 158
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 153.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 158
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 153.5

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:29 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which Firefox versions contain the fix?

The issue was fixed in Firefox 158 and Firefox ESR 153.5.

2

Can this be exploited remotely without an authenticated account?

The CVSS vector indicates network attack access, low attack complexity, and no privileges required. It also indicates user interaction is required.

3

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

The CVSS vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as high, with scope unchanged.

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