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CVE-2026-2447

8.8
High
EPSS 0.62%Patch availableFeb 18, 2026

Heap buffer overflow in libvpx may allow RCE in Firefox/Thunderbird via crafted media.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-2447 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-2447 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 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-2447?

CVE-2026-2447 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. 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-2026-2447?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-2447. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-2447 affect?

CVE-2026-2447 affects Firefox < 147.0.4, Firefox ESR < 140.7.1, Firefox ESR < 115.32.1, Thunderbird < 140.7.2, and 2 further products or versions. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-2447?

Update to fixed Firefox/Thunderbird versions and libvpx

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

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Firefox < 147.0.4Firefox ESR < 140.7.1Firefox ESR < 115.32.1Thunderbird < 140.7.2Thunderbird < 147.0.2libvpx
impact

Remote code execution via crafted media processed by libvpx in Firefox/Thunderbird.

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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