Protection Mechanism Failure Affecting Firefox-ESR package, versions [,153.1)
Threat Intelligence
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- published29 Aug 2026
- disclosed18 Aug 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 18 Aug 2026
NewCVE-2026-74979 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Firefox-ESR to version 153.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Protection Mechanism Failure through the Add-ons Manager component. An attacker can circumvent implemented security measures by exploiting weaknesses in the mitigation process.