CVE-2026-5735
Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 149.0.2 and Thunderbird 149.0.2
Description
Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 149.0.1 and Thunderbird 149.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149.0.2 and Thunderbird 149.0.2.
INFO
Published Date :
April 7, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 13, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Firefox to version 149.0.2 or later.
- Update Thunderbird to version 149.0.2 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-5735.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=2025475%2C2025477 | Broken Link Issue Tracking |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-25/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-28/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-5735 is
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weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 149.0.1 and Thunderbird 149.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 149.0.2 and Thunderbird < 149.0.2. Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 149.0.1 and Thunderbird 149.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149.0.2 and Thunderbird 149.0.2. -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 149.0.1 and Thunderbird 149.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 149.0.2. Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 149.0.1 and Thunderbird 149.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 149.0.2 and Thunderbird < 149.0.2. Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-28/ -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 149.0.2 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 149.0.2 Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=2025475%2C2025477 Types: Broken Link, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-25/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 149.0.1 and Thunderbird 149.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 149.0.2. Added Reference https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=2025475%2C2025477 Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-25/