CVE-2026-8090: Use-after-free in the DOM: Networking component

Published May 7, 2026
·
Updated

Use-after-free in the DOM: Networking component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150.0.2, Firefox ESR 140.10.2, Firefox ESR 115.35.2, Thunderbird 150.0.2, and Thunderbird 140.10.2.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<150.0.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.10.2, <115.35.2
Mozilla Firefox<150.0.2
150.0.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.35.2
115.35.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<150.0.2
150.0.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.10.2
140.10.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.10.2
140.10.2
Mozilla Firefox<115.35.2
Mozilla Firefox<150.0.2
Mozilla Firefox>=128.0<140.10.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.10.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<150.0.2

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 150.0.2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 115.35.2
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.10.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.10.2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.35.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.10.2

Event History

May 7, 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·12:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 8, 2026
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Jan 24, 58467
Event
via NVD·11:59 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8090?

CVE-2026-8090 has been categorized as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation in the DOM networking component.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8090?

You can fix CVE-2026-8090 by updating to Firefox version 150.0.2, Firefox ESR version 140.10.2 or 115.35.2, or Thunderbird version 150.0.2 or 140.10.2.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-8090?

CVE-2026-8090 affects Mozilla Firefox versions below 150.0.2, Firefox ESR versions below 140.10.2 and 115.35.2, and Thunderbird versions below 150.0.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8090?

CVE-2026-8090 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM's networking component that can lead to potential code execution.

5

When was CVE-2026-8090 fixed?

CVE-2026-8090 was fixed in version 150.0.2 of Firefox and Thunderbird, and in versions 140.10.2 and 115.35.2 of Firefox ESR.

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