CVE-2026-16406: Mitigation bypass in the Networking component

Published Jul 21, 2026
·
Updated

Mitigation bypass in the Networking component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Thunderbird 153.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox=153
Mozilla Firefox<153
153
Mozilla Firefox<153.0.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<153
153

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
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 153
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird 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
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected 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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16406?

The severity of CVE-2026-16406 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-16406?

CVE-2026-16406 is fixed by updating to Firefox 153 or Thunderbird 153.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2026-16406?

CVE-2026-16406 affects the Networking component of Mozilla software.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-16406?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2026-16406.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16406?

CVE-2026-16406 is classified as a mitigation bypass vulnerability.

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