CVE-2026-117945: Mozjs52 · Incorrect boundary conditions in the XML component
Affects mozjs52Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 03:04 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CISA-ADP | CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 |
|---|
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 6 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSmozjs102pkg:deb/ubuntu/mozjs102?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSmozjs115pkg:deb/ubuntu/mozjs115?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSmozjs102pkg:deb/ubuntu/mozjs102?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSmozjs78pkg:deb/ubuntu/mozjs78?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSmozjs91pkg:deb/ubuntu/mozjs91?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSthunderbirdpkg:deb/ubuntu/thunderbird?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available and has been incorporated in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6. Users and administrators should upgrade to these fixed versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-117945 is a critical vulnerability involving incorrect boundary conditions in the XML component of mozjs52. This flaw was addressed and fixed in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Multiple specific versions of mozjs52 are affected, as listed.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-117945 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-117945 (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2026-118/ (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2026-120/ (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2026-122/ (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2082076 (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-118/ (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-120/ (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-121/ (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-122/ (opens in a new tab)