CVE-2026-2764 - Vulnerability Analysis
CriticalCVSS: 9.8Last Updated: February 25, 2026
Firefox - Use After Free
Published: February 24, 2026Updated: February 25, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, and Firefox ESR < 140.8 contain a use-after-free vulnerability caused by JIT miscompilation in the JavaScript Engine's JIT component, letting attackers execute arbitrary code, exploit requires crafted JavaScript execution.
Severity & Score
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.8
Impact
Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely via crafted JavaScript, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 115.33, Firefox ESR 140.8 or later.
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2012608
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-14/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-15/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-17/
Related Resources
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-2764
- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS Score
- 9.8
- Type
- use_after_free
- Status
- confirmed
CWE
- CWE-416
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H