CVE-2026-6769
Privilege escalation in the Debugger component
Description
Privilege escalation in the Debugger component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10.
INFO
Published Date :
April 21, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 22, 2026, 3:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Firefox to version 150 or later.
- Update Firefox ESR to version 140.10 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-6769 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-6769.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2023753 | Permissions Required |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-30/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-32/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-33/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-34/ | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-6769 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-6769
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-6769 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 150.0 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 140.10.0 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 140.10.0 Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2023753 Types: Permissions Required Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-30/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-32/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-33/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-34/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Privilege escalation in the Debugger component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150 and Firefox ESR 140.10. Privilege escalation in the Debugger component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10. Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-33/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-34/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-269 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Privilege escalation in the Debugger component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150 and Firefox ESR 140.10. Added Reference https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2023753 Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-30/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-32/