CVE-2026-83596 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. Processing malicious web content can cause memory corruption due to improper memory handling.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-83596
https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=322969
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2526490

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-83596?

CVE-2026-83596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. Processing malicious web content can cause memory corruption due to improper memory handling.

How severe is CVE-2026-83596?

CVE-2026-83596 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-83596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.