CVE-2026-83596
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2026-83596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. Processing malicious web content can cause memory corruption due to improper memory handling.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. Processing malicious web content can cause memory corruption due to improper memory handling.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WebKit | WebKit | >= 1.10.0, < * |
| WebKitGTK | WebKitGTK | >= 1.10.0, < * |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83596?
A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. Processing malicious web content can cause memory corruption due to improper memory handling.
How severe is CVE-2026-83596?
CVE-2026-83596 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-83596?
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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