CVE-2022-26486
CVSS v3
9.6
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
5.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An unexpected message in the WebGPU IPC framework could lead to a use-after-free and exploitable sandbox escape. We have had reports of attacks in the wild abusing this flaw. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 97.0.2, Firefox ESR < 91.6.1, Firefox for Android < 97.3.0, Thunderbird < 91.6.2, and Focus < 97.3.0.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-03-07
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-03-21
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-12-22
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-26486?
An unexpected message in the WebGPU IPC framework could lead to a use-after-free and exploitable sandbox escape. We have had reports of attacks in the wild abusing this flaw. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 97.0.2, Firefox ESR < 91.6.1, Firefox for Android < 97.3.0, Thunderbird < 91.6.2, and Focus < 97.3.0.
Is CVE-2022-26486 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-26486 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-03-21.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-26486?
CVE-2022-26486 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL severity).
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