CVE-2026-2761 Sandbox escape in the Graphics: WebRender component

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Attackers can escape the browser sandbox via WebRender, potentially executing arbitrary code on the host system.

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

What is CVE-2026-2761?

CVE-2026-2761 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 24 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sandbox escape in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 115.33, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2761?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2761?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-2761 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-2761 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2761, GHSA-g5w7-69g8-vcwp, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-2761.

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