CVE-2026-2802 Race condition in the JavaScript: GC component
A race condition in the JavaScript garbage collector allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code, requiring users to upgrade to the latest version.
- 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-2026-2802?
CVE-2026-2802 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 24 Feb 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
Race condition in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148 and Thunderbird 148.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2802?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2802?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2026-2802 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-2802 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9gc-q2gc-jc6r, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-2802.