CVE-2026-16389 Incorrect boundary conditions, integer overflow in the Libraries component in NSS
An integer overflow in NSS libraries allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted inputs in 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-2026-16389?
CVE-2026-16389 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
Incorrect boundary conditions, integer overflow in the Libraries component in NSS. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16389?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16389?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2026-16389 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16389 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as BELL-CVE-2026-16389, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-16389, ECHO-f87a-91cc-01f2, GHSA-52h6-3xqw-4r8v, OESA-2026-3502, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-16389.