CVE-2026-118022
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Sandbox Escape via Use-After-Free in Firefox Disability Access APIs

Publication date: 2026-10-27

Last updated on: 2026-10-27

Assigner: Mozilla Corporation

Description
Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Disability Access APIs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159.

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Published
2026-10-27
Last Modified
2026-10-27
Generated
2026-10-27
AI Q&A
2026-10-27
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-118022
EUVD
EUVD-2026-110920

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a sandbox escape vulnerability caused by a use-after-free error in the Disability Access APIs component of Firefox. A use-after-free occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or gain elevated privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the browser's sandbox and run malicious code on your system with the same privileges as the Firefox process. This could lead to data theft, installation of malware, or unauthorized system access.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Firefox to version 159 or later to address the sandbox escape vulnerability in the Disability Access APIs component.

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