CVE-2026-2777
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Privilege Escalation in Firefox Messaging System Before
Publication date: 2026-02-24
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: Mozilla Corporation
Description
Description
Privilege escalation in the Messaging System component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 115.33, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mozilla | firefox | to 148.0 (exc) |
| mozilla | thunderbird | to 148.0 (exc) |
| mozilla | firefox | to 115.33.0 (exc) |
| mozilla | firefox | From 128.0 (inc) to 140.8.0 (exc) |
| mozilla | thunderbird | to 140.8.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a privilege escalation issue found in the Messaging System component of Firefox. It affects versions of Firefox earlier than 148, Firefox ESR versions earlier than 115.33, and Firefox ESR versions earlier than 140.8.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges within the affected Firefox Messaging System component, potentially enabling unauthorized actions or access beyond what a normal user or process is permitted.
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