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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2026-56412

libexpat before 2.8.2 does not consider XML_TOK_DATA_CHARS in doCdataSection and thus lacks handler call depth tracking for various calls from within handlers in cases of a policy violation. Thus, a u...

Vulnerability Description

libexpat before 2.8.2 does not consider XML_TOK_DATA_CHARS in doCdataSection and thus lacks handler call depth tracking for various calls from within handlers in cases of a policy violation. Thus, a use-after-free can occur. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-50219.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libexpat ProjectLibexpat< 2.8.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-56412?

CVE-2026-56412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). libexpat before 2.8.2 does not consider XML_TOK_DATA_CHARS in doCdataSection and thus lacks handler call depth tracking for various calls from within handlers in cases of a policy violation. Thus, a u...

How severe is CVE-2026-56412?

CVE-2026-56412 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-56412?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexpat Project Libexpat.