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CVE-2026-92051 Mozilla CVE debrief
A spoofing issue due to an invalid pointer in the Graphics component of Firefox and Thunderbird was reported. The vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 156 and Thunderbird 156. Defenders should assess exposure, particularly for systems using these applications. This issue requires verification of affected systems and application of patches or mitigations. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected systems and potential impact is limited.
- Vendor
- Mozilla
- Product
- Firefox
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-21
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-21
Who should care
Defenders responsible for systems using Firefox and Thunderbird should assess exposure and prioritize verification and patching. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams. They should verify Firefox and Thunderbird versions, ensuring they are updated to 156 or later, and apply patches or mitigations as necessary.
Why it matters
A spoofing issue in the Graphics component of Firefox and Thunderbird requires verification of affected systems and application of patches or mitigations
- Verification of affected systems and application of patches or mitigations is necessary to prevent potential spoofing
- Defenders should assess exposure, particularly for systems using these applications
Technical summary
A spoofing issue due to an invalid pointer in the Graphics component of Firefox and Thunderbird was reported. The vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 156 and Thunderbird 156. This issue requires verification of affected systems and application of patches or mitigations. Defenders should prioritize verification of affected systems, especially those using Firefox and Thunderbird, and apply patches or mitigations as necessary.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verification of affected systems, especially those using Firefox and Thunderbird, and apply patches or mitigations as necessary.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Firefox and Thunderbird versions, ensuring they are updated to 156 or later
- Assess exposure of systems using these applications
- Apply patches or mitigations as necessary
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected systems and potential impact is limited. Defenders should verify Firefox and Thunderbird versions, ensuring they are updated to 156 or later. The vulnerability affects systems using these applications, and its impact is limited to spoofing. There is no evidence of exploit or ransomware campaign use.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-92051 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-92051
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-92051 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-92051
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/mfsa2026-90/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-94/
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.