CVE-2026-8947: Use-after-free in the DOM: Bindings (WebIDL) component

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8947?

firefox: upgrade to 115.36.0, 140.11.0, 151.0.0; thunderbird: upgrade to 140.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8947 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8947 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-2026-8947 affect?

CVE-2026-8947 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Use-after-free in the DOM: Bindings (WebIDL) component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 115.36, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8947?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-8947 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting firefox, thunderbird. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use-after-free in the DOM: Bindings (WebIDL) component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 115.36, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416, CWE-825
Published	2026-05-19
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: mozilla

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-19 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mozilla firefox UPGRADE

Affected: < 115.36.0 · < 151.0.0 · >= 140.0 and < 140.11.0

Fixed in: 115.36.0, 140.11.0, 151.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 140.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 115.36.0 (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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 140.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison firefox sudo apt install firefox=<VERSION_BEFORE_140.0> sudo apt-mark hold firefox

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list firefox sudo dnf downgrade firefox-<VERSION_BEFORE_140.0> sudo dnf versionlock add firefox

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

mozilla thunderbird UPGRADE

Affected: < 140.11

Fixed in: 140.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 140.11 (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.

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

AlmaLinux Errata: [ALSA-2026:21381] Important: thunderbird security update 2026-05-29
AlmaLinux Errata: [ALSA-2026:21378] Important: firefox security update 2026-05-29

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-8947?

firefox: upgrade to 115.36.0, 140.11.0, 151.0.0; thunderbird: upgrade to 140.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8947 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8947 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-2026-8947 affect?

CVE-2026-8947 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Use-after-free in the DOM: Bindings (WebIDL) component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 115.36, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.

How urgent is CVE-2026-8947?

Priority 39/100. 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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