CVE-2026-9541

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: May 26, 2026 Modified: May 27, 2026
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Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Squirrel up to 3.2. Impacted is the function ReadObject of the file squirrel/sqobject.cpp of the component Cnut File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/albertodemichelis/squirrel/issues/327
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Exploit Issue Tracking Mitigation Patch
https://vuldb.com/submit/814826
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Exploit
https://vuldb.com/vuln/365602
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/365602/cti
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Permissions Required VDB Entry
https://github.com/albertodemichelis/squirrel/issues/327
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Issue Tracking Mitigation Patch

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

squirrel-lang