Description
Information disclosure in the Graphics: Text component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 115.39, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in Mozilla's Graphics: Text component permits reading of internal memory that may contain sensitive information such as passwords, session cookies, or other confidential data. The vulnerability exploits improper handling of text rendering data, leading to unintended data exposure without the need for elevated privileges. The weakness is classified as an information exposure vulnerability.

Affected Systems

Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 154, as well as the Firefox ESR releases 115.39, 140.14, and 153.1, are impacted. Similarly, Mozilla Thunderbird versions before 154, and the Thunderbird ESR releases 140.14 and 153.1, experience the same flaw. All newer builds contain the correction.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, the likely attack surface involves local or web-originated content that triggers the Graphics: Text component to read memory, enabling an attacker to capture sensitive information. The CVSS score is 6.5, and the EPSS score indicates an exploitation probability of less than 1%; the issue is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, which together indicate limited exploitation data. While no widespread exploits have been reported, the potential for significant data loss recommends immediate mitigation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 21:55 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Firefox to at least version 154 or the corresponding ESR releases (115.39, 140.14, 153.1).
  • Update Thunderbird to at least version 154 or the equivalent ESR releases (140.14, 153.1).
  • If immediate updates cannot be applied, disable the Graphics: Text component or restrict its usage via preferences such as about:config.
  • Enable automatic updates or establish a routine patch schedule to ensure timely application of future fixes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 21:55 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4750-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4754-1 thunderbird security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6451-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6461-1 thunderbird security update
History

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla thunderbird
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Mozilla thunderbird

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-201
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Information disclosure in the Graphics: Text component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 115.39, Firefox ESR 140.14, and Firefox ESR 153.1. Information disclosure in the Graphics: Text component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 115.39, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.
References

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000

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

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Information disclosure in the Graphics: Text component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 115.39, Firefox ESR 140.14, and Firefox ESR 153.1.
Title Information disclosure in the Graphics: Text component
References

Subscriptions

Mozilla Firefox Thunderbird
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mozilla

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-21T19:58:50.816Z

Reserved: 2026-08-17T11:57:49.125Z

Link: CVE-2026-74945

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T19:58:47.048Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-18T13:17:31.133

Modified: 2026-08-24T15:54:07.010

Link: CVE-2026-74945

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-08-18T12:23:29Z

Links: CVE-2026-74945 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T22:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-201

    Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data