CVE-2026-16378
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DOM-Based Copy & Paste & Drag & Drop Vulnerability in Firefox

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-21

Assigner: Mozilla Corporation

Description
Other issue in the DOM: Copy & Paste and Drag & Drop component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153.

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Published
2026-07-21
Last Modified
2026-07-21
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-21
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16378
EUVD
EUVD-2026-46214

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mozilla firefox 153

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in Firefox's DOM Copy & Paste and Drag & Drop component. It was fixed in Firefox version 153. The issue could allow unauthorized data manipulation or exfiltration through these DOM interactions.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153, so detecting it involves checking the installed Firefox version. Run 'firefox --version' to verify if your version is below 153. If it is, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data via clipboard or drag-and-drop operations. Users running Firefox versions before 153 are at risk of data theft or unauthorized actions.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Firefox to version 153 or later immediately. Use your package manager (e.g., 'apt upgrade firefox' for Debian/Ubuntu) or download the latest version from Mozilla's official website.

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