CVE-2026-41646

Name: CVE-2026-41646
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-08T04:16:18.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-41646 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projectdiscovery	Nuclei	>= 3.0.0, < 3.8.0

References

https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/6f2ade6a9b427c284c15a43445f9c7f055e60e5dPatch
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-29rg-wmcw-hpf4Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41646?

How severe is CVE-2026-41646?

CVE-2026-41646 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41646?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-41646?

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Source: NVD / NIST