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CVE-2026-12299 Mozilla CVE debrief
CVE-2026-12299 is a vulnerability in the Firefox browser, specifically affecting the JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation process in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, and Firefox ESR 115.37.
- Vendor
- Mozilla
- Product
- Firefox
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-16
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-16
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-15
Who should care
Users of Firefox, especially those who use the browser for sensitive activities or in high-risk environments, should be aware of this vulnerability and ensure they are running a patched version of the browser.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is related to a JIT miscompilation issue in the DOM: Core & HTML component of Firefox. This type of issue can potentially allow for arbitrary code execution or other malicious activities.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Firefox to version 152 or later
- Update Firefox ESR to version 140.12 or later
- Update Firefox ESR to version 115.37 or later
Evidence notes
The CVE record and associated references provide evidence of the vulnerability and its fixes.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-12299 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12299
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-12299 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12299
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-57/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-58/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-59/
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.