CVE-2026-25210

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2026-25210 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In libexpat before 2.7.4, the doContent function does not properly determine the buffer size bufSize because there is no integer overflow check for tag buffer reallocation.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libexpat before 2.7.4, the doContent function does not properly determine the buffer size bufSize because there is no integer overflow check for tag buffer reallocation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.19%

9.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libexpat ProjectLibexpat< 2.7.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25210?
In libexpat before 2.7.4, the doContent function does not properly determine the buffer size bufSize because there is no integer overflow check for tag buffer reallocation.
How severe is CVE-2026-25210?
CVE-2026-25210 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25210?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST