CVE-2026-117985
Low risk· EPSS 8%Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk8th percentile - higher than 8% of all known CVEs
Summary
The vulnerability allows a sandbox escape due to a use-after-free in the Graphics component. It was fixed in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6.
Risk Assessment
Combining use-after-free with a sandbox escape can allow an attacker to execute code outside process isolation and seriously threaten the system. The vector is typically malicious web content.
Recommendation
Update Firefox to version 159 or ESR 153.6 and Thunderbird to version 159 or 153.6. Given the sandbox escape nature, consider urgent deployment.
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- CVE-2026-118008High
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- CVE-2026-117990Low risk· EPSS 8%
The vulnerability allows a sandbox escape due to incorrect boundary conditions in the Graphics: WebRender component. It was fixed in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6.
Original NVD description (English source)
Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Graphics component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS