CVE-2026-8958 Information disclosure, sandbox escape in the Security: Process Sandboxing component
An attacker can exploit a sandbox escape in Firefox to disclose sensitive information and bypass security restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-8958?
CVE-2026-8958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 19 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Information disclosure, sandbox escape in the Security: Process Sandboxing component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8958?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8958?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2026-8958 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8958 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8958, GHSA-gm4c-ph85-6chj, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-8958.