CVE-2026-2768 Sandbox escape in the Storage: IndexedDB component

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A sandbox escape in the IndexedDB component allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges within the browser environment.

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

What is CVE-2026-2768?

CVE-2026-2768 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 Storage: IndexedDB component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.

Weakness: CWE-693, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2768?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2768?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-2768 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-2768 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2768, GHSA-76rw-rj58-mpqc, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-2768.

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