CVE-2026-92009: Mozjs52 · Privilege escalation due to incorrect boundary conditions in the Graphics: CanvasWebGL component
Affects mozjs52Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 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 8 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
This vulnerability has been fixed in Firefox 156, Firefox ESR 115.41, 140.16, 153.3, Thunderbird 156, 140.16, and 153.3. Users and administrators should update affected software to these fixed versions or later to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-92009 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Graphics: CanvasWebGL component of mozjs52. It arises from incorrect boundary conditions and was fixed in Firefox 156 and corresponding ESR and Thunderbird versions. The vulnerability has a high impact with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating potential for significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Multiple specific vulnerable versions are identified, primarily various builds of mozjs52 and related Firefox and Thunderbird versions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.