How severe is CVE-2026-4726?

CVE-2026-4726 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-4726 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4726?

CVE-2026-4726 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-2026-4726?

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.

Does CVE-2026-4726 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-4726 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14867.

When was CVE-2026-4726 published?

CVE-2026-4726 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-4726

CVE-2026-4726 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-14867
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
Published: 2026-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial-of-service in the XML component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149 and Thunderbird 149.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4726?: Denial-of-service in the XML component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 149 and Thunderbird 149.
How severe is CVE-2026-4726?: CVE-2026-4726 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-4726 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-4726?: CVE-2026-4726 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-2026-4726?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-4726 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-4726 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14867.
When was CVE-2026-4726 published?: CVE-2026-4726 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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