CVE-2026-100816 Site isolation issue in the DOM: Networking component

High 8.1 Published Updated

An attacker can bypass site isolation in the DOM Networking component, potentially accessing cross-origin data in Firefox and Thunderbird.

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-2026-100816?

CVE-2026-100816 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

Site isolation issue in the DOM: Networking component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Thunderbird 157, Thunderbird 153.4, and Firefox 157.

Weakness: CWE-346

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-100816?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-100816?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-100816 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-100816 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-100816, GHSA-g257-qfqp-63c9, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-100816.

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