Vulnerability Description
Nuclei is a vulnerability scanner built on a simple YAML-based DSL. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.8.0, a vulnerability in Nuclei's JavaScript protocol runtime allows JavaScript templates to read local .js and .json files through the require() function, bypassing the default local file access restriction. This issue has been patched in version 3.8.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Projectdiscovery | Nuclei | >= 3.0.0, < 3.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/6f2ade6a9b427c284c15a43445f9c7Patch
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-29rg-wmcw-hpMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41646?
CVE-2026-41646 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Nuclei is a vulnerability scanner built on a simple YAML-based DSL. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.8.0, a vulnerability in Nuclei's JavaScript protocol runtime allows JavaScript templates to r...
How severe is CVE-2026-41646?
CVE-2026-41646 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41646?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Projectdiscovery Nuclei.