CVE-2026-100793: JIT miscompilation in the JavaScript Engine component

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-100793?

firefox: upgrade to 157.0.0; thunderbird: upgrade to 157.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-100793 being exploited?

CVE-2026-100793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-100793 affect?

CVE-2026-100793 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). JIT miscompilation in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 157 and Firefox 157.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-100793?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

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CVE-2026-100793 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting firefox, thunderbird. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

JIT miscompilation in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 157 and Firefox 157.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-843
Published	2026-09-29
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: mozilla

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-29 13:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 15:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mozilla firefox UPGRADE

Affected: < 157.0.0

Fixed in: 157.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy firefox || rpm -q firefox || firefox --version

2. UPGRADE to 157.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade firefox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade firefox

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

mozilla thunderbird UPGRADE

Affected: < 157.0

Fixed in: 157.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thunderbird || rpm -q thunderbird || thunderbird --version

2. UPGRADE to 157.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thunderbird

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thunderbird

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-100793?

firefox: upgrade to 157.0.0; thunderbird: upgrade to 157.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-100793 being exploited?

CVE-2026-100793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-100793 affect?

CVE-2026-100793 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). JIT miscompilation in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 157 and Firefox 157.

How urgent is CVE-2026-100793?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities · Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerabilities

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References

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