CVE-2026-2799: Use-after-free in the DOM: Core & HTML component

Published Feb 24, 2026
·
Updated

Use-after-free in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148.

Other sources

Use-after-free in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148 and Thunderbird 148.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<148
148
Mozilla Thunderbird<148
148
Mozilla Firefox<148.0
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 Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-2799?

CVE-2026-2799 has a critical severity rating of 9.8 by CVSS 3.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-2799?

To fix CVE-2026-2799, update Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla Thunderbird to version 148 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-2799 have on users?

CVE-2026-2799 can lead to potential system compromise due to a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-2799?

CVE-2026-2799 affects Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Thunderbird.

5

When was CVE-2026-2799 published and last modified?

CVE-2026-2799 was published on February 24, 2026, and last modified on April 13, 2026.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203