CVE-2026-24515

2.9 LOW

Published: January 23, 2026 Modified: February 05, 2026

Description

In libexpat before 2.7.4, XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate does not copy unknown encoding handler user data.

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0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking

1 reference(s) from NVD

CVSS v3 Score

2.9 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

0th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

CWE-476

libexpat_project