CVE-2026-16404: Spoofing issue in Firefox for Android

Published Jul 21, 2026
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Updated

Spoofing issue in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox for Android
Mozilla Firefox<153
153
Mozilla Firefox Mobile Android<153.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 153

Event History

Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:38 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16404?

The severity of CVE-2026-16404 is high with a CVSS score of 7.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-16404?

To fix CVE-2026-16404, upgrade to Firefox version 153 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16404?

CVE-2026-16404 is a spoofing issue affecting Firefox for Android.

4

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2026-16404?

CVE-2026-16404 affects Mozilla Firefox for Android as well as other related Firefox versions prior to 153.

5

When was CVE-2026-16404 published?

CVE-2026-16404 was published on July 21, 2026.

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