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major vulnerability· requires attention

Affects widely used browsers (Firefox/Thunderbird); site-isolation bypass with CVSS 9.8 risks cross-origin data leaks and possible sandbox escape/RCE — org-wide urgency.

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CVE-2026-16358

9.8
Critical
EPSS 0.22%Patch availableJul 23, 2026

WebRender site-isolation bypass in Firefox/Thunderbird enabling cross-site data leaks and potential RCE.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-16358 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-16358 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 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-16358?

CVE-2026-16358 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. 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-2026-16358?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-16358. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-16358 affect?

CVE-2026-16358 affects Firefox < 153, Firefox 153 (fixed), Firefox ESR 115.38 (fixed), Firefox ESR 140.13 (fixed), and 3 further products or versions. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-16358?

Update Firefox/Thunderbird to the fixed releases immediately.

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

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Firefox < 153Firefox 153 (fixed)Firefox ESR 115.38 (fixed)Firefox ESR 140.13 (fixed)Thunderbird < 153Thunderbird 153 (fixed)Thunderbird 140.13 (fixed)
impact

Bypass site isolation to read cross-origin content, exfiltrate sensitive data, and potentially achieve sandbox escape or remote code execution via crafted web content.

action required

Immediate action required

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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