PatchTheCVECVE-2026-118008: Privilege escalation in the DOM: Navigation component
CVE-2026-118008 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Privilege escalation in the DOM: Navigation component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-10-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-28 |
Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-118008?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-118008 being exploited?
CVE-2026-118008 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-2026-118008 affect?
CVE-2026-118008 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Privilege escalation in the DOM: Navigation component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
How urgent is CVE-2026-118008?
Priority 31/100. High severity
Software pages
Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities · Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerabilities