CVE-2026-117868: mozjs52 · Sandbox Escape
Affects mozjs52Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 05:32 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CISA-ADP | CVSS 3.1 | 9.6 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/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 5 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 released by Mozilla in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 115.44, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-117868 is a critical sandbox escape vulnerability in the DOM networking component of Mozilla products. It allows an attacker to break out of the sandbox environment, potentially leading to full system compromise. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159, Firefox ESR 115.44, Firefox ESR 153.6, Thunderbird 159, and Thunderbird 153.6.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-117868 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-117868 (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=2059961 (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-118/ (opens in a new tab)
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-119/ (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)