How severe is CVE-2026-4715?

CVE-2026-4715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.

Is CVE-2026-4715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4715?

CVE-2026-4715 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4715?

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

Does CVE-2026-4715 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-4715 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14845.

When was CVE-2026-4715 published?

CVE-2026-4715 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-4715

CVE-2026-4715 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-908.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-14845
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
Published: 2026-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uninitialized memory in the Graphics: Canvas2D component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4715?: Uninitialized memory in the Graphics: Canvas2D component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149, Firefox ESR 140.9, Thunderbird 149, and Thunderbird 140.9.
How severe is CVE-2026-4715?: CVE-2026-4715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.
Is CVE-2026-4715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-4715?: CVE-2026-4715 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4715?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-4715 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-4715 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14845.
When was CVE-2026-4715 published?: CVE-2026-4715 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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