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CVE-2026-118176

Bypass of remote UNC path restriction in mailbox: URLs

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4 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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CVE-2026-118176: Thunderbird Remote UNC Path Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

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Evidence confidence

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Short explanation

CVE-2026-118176 allows bypassing the remote UNC path restriction in mailbox: URLs within Thunderbird on Windows. Displaying a specially crafted email can cause the application to connect to an attacker-chosen SMB server, potentially disclosing user credentials.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of Windows account names and NTLM authentication data, which can be leveraged for offline password cracking or relay attacks.

What should be done?

  • Follow the official vendor advisories
  • Apply available updates
  • Monitor official announcements for affected versions
Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

CVE-2026-118176, mailbox: URL'lerindeki uzak UNC yolu kısıtlamasının atlatılmasına izin verir.

Bu güvenlik açığı yalnızca Windows üzerindeki Thunderbird uygulamasını etkiler.

Özel olarak hazırlanmış bir e-posta, kullanıcının Windows hesap adının ve NTLM verilerinin sızmasına yol açabilir.

Show the technical text from the sources

Thunderbird's check that prevents mailbox: URLs from accessing files on remote Windows network shares could be bypassed using extended-length UNC paths. Displaying a specially crafted email could cause Thunderbird to connect to an SMB server chosen by the attacker, disclosing the user's Windows account name and NTLM authentication data, which could be used for offline password cracking or relay attacks. This bug only affects Thunderbird on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 159 and Thunderbird 153.6.

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-118176 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-118176 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-118176 weaknesses.

Official Sources and Advisories

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