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Widespread browser SOP bypass enabling cross-origin cookie access; could lead to session hijack across organizations.

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CVE-2026-12304

9.1
Critical
EPSS 0.19%Patch availableJun 17, 2026

Same-origin policy bypass in browser cookies (Firefox/Thunderbird).

common questions

Is CVE-2026-12304 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-12304 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-12304?

CVE-2026-12304 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.1. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12304?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-12304. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-12304 affect?

CVE-2026-12304 affects Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-12304?

Update to patched versions (Firefox 152+/ESR 140.12+).

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
FirefoxFirefox ESRThunderbirdThunderbird ESR
impact

Cross-origin cookie access could permit data theft or session hijack via malicious sites.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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