Vulnerability Description
Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151 and Thunderbird 151.
CVSS Score
8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 151.0.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 151.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2031123Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-46/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-50/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8969?
CVE-2026-8969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151 and Thunderbird 151.
How severe is CVE-2026-8969?
CVE-2026-8969 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8969?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.