How severe is CVE-2026-16373?

CVE-2026-16373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-16373 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16373?

CVE-2026-16373 affects Mozilla Firefox Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16373?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-16373 published?

CVE-2026-16373 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

CVE-2026-16373

CVE-2026-16373 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox Mobile
Published: 2026-07-21
Last modified: 2026-07-24

Description

Information disclosure in the Privacy component in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16373?: Information disclosure in the Privacy component in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153.
How severe is CVE-2026-16373?: CVE-2026-16373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-16373 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16373?: CVE-2026-16373 affects Mozilla Firefox Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16373?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-16373 published?: CVE-2026-16373 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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