Description
Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 146, Firefox ESR 140.6, Thunderbird 146, and Thunderbird 140.6.
Published: 2025-12-09
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Netmonitor component contains a flaw that allows local users to elevate their privileges. The vulnerability enables them to execute actions or access resources beyond their intended authorization, which could compromise system integrity.

Affected Systems

Mozilla Firefox versions earlier than 146, and Firefox ESR versions earlier than 140.6, as well as Mozilla Thunderbird versions earlier than 146 and Thunderbird ESR versions earlier than 140.6, are affected. The Netmonitor component in these browsers is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity. The EPSS score of < 1% suggests that exploitation attempts are currently rare. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, meaning no confirmed widespread exploitation has been documented. Likely exploitation requires local access to the system and the presence of the Netmonitor component. Once triggered, the attacker can gain higher privileges and potentially compromise the entire system.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 20, 2026 at 17:36 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to at least version 146 or, for ESR, to 140.6 or newer.
  • Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to at least version 146 or, for ESR, to 140.6 or newer.
  • If an immediate update is not feasible, disable the Netmonitor component or restrict its usage to prevent exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 20, 2026 at 17:36 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4401-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4405-1 thunderbird security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6078-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6081-1 thunderbird security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7991-1 Thunderbird vulnerabilities
History

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-284

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 146, Firefox ESR < 140.6, Thunderbird < 146, and Thunderbird < 140.6. Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 146, Firefox ESR 140.6, Thunderbird 146, and Thunderbird 140.6.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla thunderbird
Weaknesses NVD-CWE-noinfo
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Mozilla thunderbird

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla firefox Esr
Vendors & Products Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla firefox Esr

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 146 and Firefox ESR < 140.6. Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 146, Firefox ESR < 140.6, Thunderbird < 146, and Thunderbird < 140.6.
References

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:15:00 +0000


Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 146 and Firefox ESR < 140.6.
Title Privilege escalation in the Netmonitor component
References

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Mozilla Firefox Firefox Esr Thunderbird
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mozilla

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-13T14:25:39.463Z

Reserved: 2025-12-09T13:38:04.223Z

Link: CVE-2025-14329

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-12-09T15:21:33.872Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2025-12-09T16:17:40.503

Modified: 2026-04-13T15:16:46.317

Link: CVE-2025-14329

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2025-12-09T13:38:04Z

Links: CVE-2025-14329 - Bugzilla

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Updated: 2026-04-20T17:45:12Z