Vulnerability Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in aardappel lobster up to 2025.4. This impacts the function lobster::TypeName in the library dev/src/lobster/idents.h. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled recursion. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.1 will fix this issue. The name of the patch is 8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9f9aa6. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Strlen | Lobster | < 2026.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/Product
- https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/commit/8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9fPatch
- https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/issues/397ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/issues/397#issuecomment-3849015088ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/releases/tag/v2026.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/oneafter/0204/blob/main/lob3/repro.lobsterThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.347181Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.347181Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.755026Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2887?
CVE-2026-2887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A security vulnerability has been detected in aardappel lobster up to 2025.4. This impacts the function lobster::TypeName in the library dev/src/lobster/idents.h. Such manipulation leads to uncontroll...
How severe is CVE-2026-2887?
CVE-2026-2887 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Strlen Lobster.