CVE-2026-16409: Invalid pointer in the Security: PSM component

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-16409?

firefox: upgrade to 153.0.0; thunderbird: upgrade to 153.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-16409 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16409 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-2026-16409 affect?

CVE-2026-16409 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Invalid pointer in the Security: PSM component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-16409?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-16409 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting firefox, thunderbird. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Invalid pointer in the Security: PSM component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-824
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 UPGRADE

Affected: < 153.0.0

Fixed in: 153.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 153.0.0 (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: < 153.0

Fixed in: 153.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 153.0 (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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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-2026-16409?

firefox: upgrade to 153.0.0; thunderbird: upgrade to 153.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-16409 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16409 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-2026-16409 affect?

CVE-2026-16409 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Invalid pointer in the Security: PSM component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.

How urgent is CVE-2026-16409?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities · Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerabilities

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References

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