CVE-2026-100803 Same-origin policy bypass in the WebExtensions component

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass the same-origin policy in WebExtensions, potentially accessing restricted data across origins.

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-2026-100803?

CVE-2026-100803 is a high-severity 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

Same-origin policy bypass in the WebExtensions component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 140.17, Thunderbird 153.4, Firefox 157, Firefox ESR 115.42, and Firefox ESR 140.17.

Weakness: CWE-346

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-100803?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-100803?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-100803 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-100803 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-100803, GHSA-9m3c-9jr3-3cgr, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-100803.

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