CVE-2026-117889
Low risk· EPSS 8%Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk8th percentile - higher than 8% of all known CVEs
Summary
Incorrect boundary conditions in the JavaScript Engine component of Firefox and Thunderbird. It may lead to errors or potential security impacts during script execution. Fixed in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 115.44, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6.
Risk Assessment
JavaScript engine flaws may be exploited to destabilize the application or bypass protections. This affects users of vulnerable browser and mail client versions.
Recommendation
Update Firefox and Thunderbird to the specified versions (Firefox 159, ESR 115.44, ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, 153.6). Schedule the update as a priority.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Incorrect boundary conditions in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 115.44, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6.
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