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CVE-2026-2805

9.8
Critical
EPSS 0.40%Patch availableFeb 26, 2026

Critical DOM pointer bug in Firefox <148 and Thunderbird <148.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-2805 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-2805 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 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-2805?

CVE-2026-2805 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-2026-2805?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-2805. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-2805 affect?

CVE-2026-2805 affects Mozilla Firefox < 148, Mozilla Thunderbird < 148. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-2805?

Update to Firefox/Thunderbird 148+

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

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Mozilla Firefox < 148Mozilla Thunderbird < 148
impact

RCE via invalid DOM pointer in Core/HTML; attacker can run arbitrary code in the browser context.

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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