Vulnerability Description
Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Disability Access APIs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.
CVSS Score
10.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2016373Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-20/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-22/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-23/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-24/
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-4688?
CVE-2026-4688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Disability Access APIs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.
How severe is CVE-2026-4688?
CVE-2026-4688 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.