CVE-2026-6781: Denial-of-service in the Audio/Video: Playback component

Published Apr 21, 2026
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Updated

Denial-of-service in the Audio/Video: Playback component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150 and Thunderbird 150.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<150
150
Mozilla Thunderbird<150
150
Mozilla Firefox<150.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<150.0

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 150
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox / Thunderbird (Audio/Video: Playback component) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150

Event History

Apr 21, 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·12:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 2, 58290
Event
via FIRST·04:44 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6781?

CVE-2026-6781 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6781?

To fix CVE-2026-6781, upgrade to Firefox or Thunderbird version 150 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2026-6781?

All versions of Firefox prior to 150 are affected by CVE-2026-6781.

4

Which versions of Thunderbird are affected by CVE-2026-6781?

All versions of Thunderbird prior to 150 are affected by CVE-2026-6781.

5

What components are impacted by CVE-2026-6781?

CVE-2026-6781 impacts the Audio/Video: Playback component.

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