CVE-2026-4980

Name: CVE-2026-4980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-27T15:17:03.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-4980 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A local file disclosure vulnerability in the XInclude processing component of Inkscape 1.1 before 1.3 allows a remote attacker to read local files via a crafted SVG file containing malicious xi:include tags.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local file disclosure vulnerability in the XInclude processing component of Inkscape 1.1 before 1.3 allows a remote attacker to read local files via a crafted SVG file containing malicious xi:include tags.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inkscape	Inkscape	>= 1.1, < 1.3

References

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5269Issue Tracking, Patch
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/work_items/3557Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-4980?

How severe is CVE-2026-4980?

CVE-2026-4980 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4980?

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