CVE-2026-4701: Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component

Published Mar 24, 2026
·
Updated

Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 149 and Firefox ESR < 140.9.

Other sources

Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.

MITRE

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<149
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.9
Mozilla Firefox<149
149
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.9
140.9
Mozilla Firefox<140.9.0
Mozilla Firefox<149.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.9
140.9
Mozilla Thunderbird<149
149

Event History

Mar 24, 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·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 7, 58249
Event
via FIRST·06:32 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4701?

CVE-2026-4701 has a high severity rating as it can lead to remote code execution in affected versions of Mozilla Firefox.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4701?

To fix CVE-2026-4701, update to Firefox version 149 or later, or Firefox ESR version 140.9 or later.

3

What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2026-4701?

CVE-2026-4701 affects all versions of Firefox prior to 149 and Firefox ESR prior to 140.9.

4

What component does CVE-2026-4701 impact?

CVE-2026-4701 impacts the JavaScript Engine component of Firefox.

5

Can CVE-2026-4701 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2026-4701 can potentially lead to data breaches if exploited, as it allows execution of arbitrary code.

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