CVE-2026-2802 Race condition in the JavaScript: GC component

Medium 4.2 Published Updated

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.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p9gc-q2gc-jc6r, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-2802.

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