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CVE-2026-16356

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.39%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-21 · Last synced 2026-08-20

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A critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Disability Access APIs component of Firefox allows attackers to escape the browser's sandbox, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Users of affected versions of Firefox and Thunderbird should prioritize updating to the patched releases (Firefox 153, Firefox ESR 115.38, Firefox ESR 140.13, Thunderbird 153, and Thunderbird 140.13) to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Organizations relying on these products for secure web browsing and communication must address this vulnerability immediately to protect against potential attacks.

CVE
CVE-2026-16356
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.39%
Firefox

Original NVD Description

Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Disability Access APIs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153, Firefox ESR 115.38, Firefox ESR 140.13, Thunderbird 153, and Thunderbird 140.13.

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