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Urgent: public exploit code is available, so prioritize temporary mitigations and monitoring until an official fix is applied.
What is CVE-2026-74936?
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in Firefox by exploiting a use-after-free bug in the WebAssembly component. CVE-2026-74936 has a critical CVSS 3.1 rating and the available data shows the flaw allows network-based exploitation with no privileges and no user interaction required. Specific affected Firefox builds are not listed in the provided facts; as of 2026-09-29 no vendor patch is recorded here. The weakness is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free).
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected?
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Is CVE-2026-74936 being exploited?
Public exploit code is available.
How to fix CVE-2026-74936
- Restrict exposure of Firefox installations to untrusted sites and networks using web filtering or proxy controls.
- Apply network-level protections and monitoring to detect exploit attempts against browsers.
- Follow Mozilla security advisories and apply vendor updates immediately when a patch is released.
- Harden endpoints and consider browser configuration policies that reduce attack surface until a fix is available.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-74936 being actively exploited?
Public exploit code for CVE-2026-74936 exists, indicating a higher risk of active exploitation against Firefox.
Which Firefox versions are affected by CVE-2026-74936?
The provided facts do not list specific affected Firefox versions.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74936?
There is no patch listed in the provided facts as of 2026-09-29; monitor Mozilla advisories and apply updates when published.
Does CVE-2026-74936 require authentication?
No; the vulnerability in Firefox can be exploited without authentication or user interaction according to the available vulnerability data.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74936
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74936
- bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2052688
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-74
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-76
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-77
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-78
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-79
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-80
- All Mozilla CVEs on CVE Radar
- CVEs published in September 2026