CVE-2026-100760 Sandbox escape in the Security: Process Sandboxing component

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

Attackers can escape the process sandbox to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges within the browser environment.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-100760?

CVE-2026-100760 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 29 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Sandbox escape in the Security: Process Sandboxing component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 153.4, and Firefox 157.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-100760?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-100760?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-100760 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-100760 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-100760, GHSA-cf22-59m7-cvw8, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-100760.

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