CVE-2026-2778: Sandbox escape due to incorrect boundary conditions in the DOM: Core & HTML component
Sandbox escape due to incorrect boundary conditions in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, and Firefox ESR < 140.8.
Other sources
Sandbox escape due to incorrect boundary conditions in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 115.33, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 148 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 140.8 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.33 - Upgrade
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Mozilla Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148 - Upgrade
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Mozilla Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.33 - Upgrade
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Mozilla Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 140.8 - Upgrade
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Mozilla Thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148 - Upgrade
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Mozilla Thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 140.8
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-2757
- CVE-2026-2794
- CVE-2026-2758
- CVE-2026-2759
- CVE-2026-2795
- CVE-2026-2760
- CVE-2026-2761
- CVE-2026-2762
- CVE-2026-2763
- CVE-2026-2764
- CVE-2026-2796
- CVE-2026-2797
- CVE-2026-2765
- CVE-2026-2766
- CVE-2026-2767
- CVE-2026-2768
- CVE-2026-2798
- CVE-2026-2769
- CVE-2026-2799
- CVE-2026-2770
- CVE-2026-2771
- CVE-2026-2772
- CVE-2026-2773
- CVE-2026-2774
- CVE-2026-2775
- CVE-2026-2776
- CVE-2026-2777
- CVE-2026-2778
- CVE-2026-2779
- CVE-2026-2800
- CVE-2026-2780
- CVE-2026-2781
- CVE-2026-2801
- CVE-2026-2782
- CVE-2026-2783
- CVE-2026-2802
- CVE-2026-2803
- CVE-2026-2784
- CVE-2026-2785
- CVE-2026-2804
- CVE-2026-2786
- CVE-2026-2805
- CVE-2026-2787
- CVE-2026-2788
- CVE-2026-2789
- CVE-2026-2806
- CVE-2026-2790
- CVE-2026-2791
- CVE-2026-2807
- CVE-2026-2792
- CVE-2026-2793
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-2778?
CVE-2026-2778 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for sandbox escape.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2778?
To fix CVE-2026-2778, upgrade to Firefox version 148 or Firefox ESR versions 115.33 or 140.8 and above.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-2778?
CVE-2026-2778 can allow attackers to break out of the browser sandbox, potentially compromising the user's system.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2026-2778?
CVE-2026-2778 affects Firefox versions prior to 148 and Firefox ESR versions earlier than 115.33 and 140.8.
Is CVE-2026-2778 exploited in the wild?
There have been no confirmed reports of CVE-2026-2778 being actively exploited in the wild at this time.