CVE-2026-124946: Firefox invalid pointer in JavaScript Engine JIT component

CVE-2026-124946 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

Firefox's JavaScript engine contains an invalid pointer vulnerability in its JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation component. This could allow an attacker to crash the browser or potentially execute arbitrary code when a user visits a malicious webpage. The vulnerability is fixed in Firefox 160.

Technologies: Mozilla Firefox. Vendors: Mozilla.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-124946 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-124946 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-124946?
Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Mozilla Firefox.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-124946?
Yes: fixed in Firefox 160. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-124946 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-124946?
Check whether you run Mozilla Firefox. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Firefox 160

Technical details

An invalid pointer in the JavaScript Engine's JIT component can lead to memory corruption when the JIT compiler processes malicious JavaScript code. This is a memory safety vulnerability that requires user interaction (visiting a malicious site) over the network. Successful exploitation could result in denial of service or code execution within the browser sandbox.

Affected products

  • Mozilla Firefox

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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