CVE-2026-8965: Information disclosure in the DOM: Security component

Published May 19, 2026
·
Updated

Information disclosure in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151 and Thunderbird 151.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<151
151
Mozilla Thunderbird<151
151
Mozilla Firefox<151.0.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<151.0.0

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 151
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151

Event History

May 19, 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·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 58424
Event
via FIRST·10:10 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8965?

CVE-2026-8965 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8965?

To fix CVE-2026-8965, update to Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird version 151 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-8965 affect?

CVE-2026-8965 affects Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions prior to 151.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8965?

CVE-2026-8965 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Document Object Model (DOM).

5

When was CVE-2026-8965 fixed?

CVE-2026-8965 was fixed in the releases of Firefox and Thunderbird version 151.

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