CVE-2026-2766: Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine: JIT component

Published Feb 24, 2026
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Updated

Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine: JIT component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148 and Firefox ESR < 140.8.

Other sources

Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine: JIT component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.

MITRE

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<148
148
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.8
140.8
Mozilla Thunderbird<148
148
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.8
140.8
Mozilla Firefox<140.8.0
Mozilla Firefox<148.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<148.0

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 148
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.8

Event History

Feb 24, 2026
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 4, 58137
Event
via FIRST·07:51 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-2766?

CVE-2026-2766 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-2766?

To fix CVE-2026-2766, update your Firefox to version 148 or later, or upgrade your Firefox ESR to version 140.8 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-2766?

CVE-2026-2766 affects Firefox versions prior to 148 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 140.8.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-2766?

There is no known effective workaround for CVE-2026-2766; updating to the patched versions is the recommended solution.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-2766?

CVE-2026-2766 involves a use-after-free issue in the JavaScript Engine's Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler component that can lead to memory corruption.

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