CVE-2026-16404: Spoofing issue in Firefox for Android

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-16404?

firefox mobile: upgrade to 153.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-16404 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16404 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-2026-16404 affect?

CVE-2026-16404 affects firefox mobile. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Spoofing issue in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153.

Routine

HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-16404 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting firefox mobile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Spoofing issue in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-290
Published	2026-07-21
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: mozilla

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-21 13:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mozilla firefox mobile UPGRADE

Affected: < 153.0

Fixed in: 153.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 153.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade firefox-mobile

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-2026-16404?

firefox mobile: upgrade to 153.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-16404 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16404 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-2026-16404 affect?

CVE-2026-16404 affects firefox mobile. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Spoofing issue in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153.

How urgent is CVE-2026-16404?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

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