CVE-2026-41646

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: May 08, 2026 Modified: May 08, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-29rg-wmcw-hpf4
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Issue Tracking Patch

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

projectdiscovery