CVE-2026-8261: A vulnerability was determined in Squirrel up to 3.2. This affects the function SQFunctionProto::Load of the file squirrel/sqobject.cpp. This manipula...

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Squirrel up to 3.2. This affects the function SQFunctionProto::Load of the file squirrel/sqobject.cpp. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.15%

5.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 23, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8261?

A vulnerability was determined in Squirrel up to 3.2. This affects the function SQFunctionProto::Load of the file squirrel/sqobject.cpp. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

How severe is CVE-2026-8261?

CVE-2026-8261 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8261?

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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