CVE-2026-74961
Side-channel in the Web Audio component
Description
Side-channel in the Web Audio component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, and Thunderbird 153.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2026, 8:11 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Firefox to version 154.
- Update Firefox ESR to version 153.1.
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-2026-74961.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2050380 | Permissions Required |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-74/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-77/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-78/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-80/ | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-74961 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-74961
weaknesses.
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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]
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 153.1.0 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 153.1.0 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 153.1.0 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 153.1.0 Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2050380 Types: Permissions Required Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-74/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-77/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-78/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-80/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 20, 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:N Added CWE CWE-203 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-74961', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-20T15:28:18.379802Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'Mozilla', 'product': 'Firefox', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '153.1', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '153.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '154', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}]}] [{'vendor': 'Mozilla', 'product': 'Firefox', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '153.1', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '153.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '154', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}]}, {'vendor': 'Mozilla', 'product': 'Thunderbird', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '153.1', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '153.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '154', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}]}] Changed Description Side-channel in the Web Audio component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154 and Firefox ESR 153.1. Side-channel in the Web Audio component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, and Thunderbird 153.1. Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-78/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-80/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Mozilla', 'product': 'Firefox', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '153.1', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '153.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '154', 'versionType': 'rpm', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}]}] Added Description Side-channel in the Web Audio component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154 and Firefox ESR 153.1. Added Reference https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2050380 Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-74/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-77/