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CVE-2026-2775: Mitigation bypass in the DOM: HTML Parser component

Mitigation bypass in the DOM: HTML Parser component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 115.33, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-2775 is a critical Mozilla vulnerability in the DOM HTML parser that could bypass a mitigation. The source bundle says it was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 115.33, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8. Treat unmanaged browser and mail-client installations as urgent until verified updated.

Executive priority

Prioritize rapid patch verification for browsers and Thunderbird because the severity is critical and the affected software is common on endpoints. Current sources do not confirm active exploitation, but the impact rating justifies expedited remediation.

Technical view

The issue is described as a mitigation bypass in the DOM: HTML Parser component and mapped to CWE-288. The provided CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Public details do not describe the bypass mechanics, payloads, or affected code path beyond Mozilla tracking and advisories.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on endpoints, servers, and managed images running Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, or Thunderbird below the fixed releases named by Mozilla. Red Hat references indicate downstream Linux packages may also require vendor-specific updates.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited source confirming active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remotely reachable, low-complexity impact without privileges, but public technical details are limited. Do not assume exploitation in the wild from this bundle alone.

Researcher notes

Public sources identify the component, CWE, CVSS vector, fixed Mozilla versions, Bugzilla tracker, and Red Hat downstream advisories. They do not provide enough public detail to validate exploitability safely beyond version and package-state checks.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Firefox to Mozilla's fixed release for the deployed channel.
  • Upgrade Firefox ESR to 115.33 or 140.8 where applicable.
  • Upgrade Thunderbird to 148 or 140.8 where applicable.
  • Apply Red Hat errata for affected downstream packages.
  • Check Mozilla and OS vendor advisories for environment-specific guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory installed Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird versions across endpoints.
  • Compare versions against Mozilla fixed releases listed in the advisories.
  • Check Linux package status against relevant Red Hat advisories or CSAF VEX data.
  • Confirm patch deployment through endpoint management or package inventory records.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for any later exploit or mitigation updates.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
11

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CVE-2026-2775 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
35Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADP
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9redhat-SADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-2775Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.

  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc
redhat-SADPfirefox: thunderbird: Mitigation bypass in the DOM: HTML Parser component
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-02-24T14:03:55.469Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-02-24T13:33:11.553Z: Made public.

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MozillaFirefox115.33, 140.8, 148Listed
MozillaThunderbird140.8, 148Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-288

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