Vulnerability Description
Wasmtime 42.0.0 before 48.0.6 and 49.0.0 before 49.0.3 contains a stack overflow vulnerability that allows guests to crash the host through recursive type drops. Guests can define a long chain of recursive types so that removing the top-level type triggers unbounded recursive drops, exhausting the host stack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bytecodealliance/wasmtime/security/advisories/GHSA-wjc8-633q-
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wasmtime-42.0.0-before-48.0.6-and-49.0.0-be
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119137?
CVE-2026-119137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Wasmtime 42.0.0 before 48.0.6 and 49.0.0 before 49.0.3 contains a stack overflow vulnerability that allows guests to crash the host through recursive type drops. Guests can define a long chain of recu...
How severe is CVE-2026-119137?
CVE-2026-119137 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.