CVE-2026-16369 Integer overflow in the JavaScript: WebAssembly component

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the WebAssembly component allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring users to upgrade Firefox and Thunderbird.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-16369?

CVE-2026-16369 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 21 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the JavaScript: WebAssembly component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153, Firefox ESR 140.13, Thunderbird 153, and Thunderbird 140.13.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16369?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16369?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-16369 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16369 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-16369, GHSA-54w4-5mrc-hfp8, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-16369.

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