CVE-2026-4723 | Mozilla Firefox up to 148 JavaScript Engine use after free
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical , has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 148 . This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component JavaScript Engine . Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-4723 . The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-352774 · CVE-2026-4723 · GCVE-0-2026-4723
MOZILLA FIREFOX UP TO 148 JAVASCRIPT ENGINE USE AFTER FREE
HISTORYDIFFRELATEJSONXMLCTI
CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
6.0 $5k-$25k 2.14+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 148. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component JavaScript Engine. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-4723. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 148. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component JavaScript Engine. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 149.
The advisory is available at bugzilla.mozilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-4723 since 03/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/24/2026).
Upgrading to version 149 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Web Browser
Vendor
Mozilla
Name
Firefox
Version
148
License
open-source
Website
Vendor: https://www.mozilla.org/
Product: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/
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CVSSv3info
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2info
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Firefox 149
Timelineinfo
03/24/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/24/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
03/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org
Advisory: bugzilla.mozilla.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-4723 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-4723
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352774
Entryinfo
Created: 03/24/2026 14:46
Changes: 03/24/2026 14:46 (57)
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Cache ID: 99:433:101
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