Vulnerability Description
In libxml2 before 2.15.4, xmlFAParsePosCharGroup has an out-of-bounds read, aka an out-of-bounds read in the NXT macro in xmlregexp.
CVSS Score
2.9
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsoft | Libxml2 | < 2.15.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/GNOME/libxml2/commit/76fe08d97de88bfaef2f7d5cd27f11954cc5bee2Patch
- https://github.com/GNOME/libxml2/compare/v2.15.3...v2.15.4Release Notes
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libxml2/-/work_items/1099ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-86137?
CVE-2026-86137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). In libxml2 before 2.15.4, xmlFAParsePosCharGroup has an out-of-bounds read, aka an out-of-bounds read in the NXT macro in xmlregexp.
How severe is CVE-2026-86137?
CVE-2026-86137 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xmlsoft Libxml2.