CVE-2026-74941 Privilege escalation in the Graphics: CanvasWebGL component

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can escalate privileges via the Graphics: CanvasWebGL component in Firefox and Thunderbird, requiring users to update to patched versions.

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-2026-74941?

CVE-2026-74941 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 18 Aug 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

Privilege escalation in the Graphics: CanvasWebGL component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-74941?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2026-74941?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-74941 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-74941 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-74941, GHSA-5gpv-5wvw-2f9q, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-74941.

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