CVE-2026-86137

LOWCVSS 2.9/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified

CVE-2026-86137 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In libxml2 before 2.15.4, xmlFAParsePosCharGroup has an out-of-bounds read, aka an out-of-bounds read in the NXT macro in xmlregexp.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libxml2 before 2.15.4, xmlFAParsePosCharGroup has an out-of-bounds read, aka an out-of-bounds read in the NXT macro in xmlregexp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.12%

1.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
xmlsoftlibxml2< 2.15.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-86137?
In libxml2 before 2.15.4, xmlFAParsePosCharGroup has an out-of-bounds read, aka an out-of-bounds read in the NXT macro in xmlregexp.
How severe is CVE-2026-86137?
CVE-2026-86137 has a CVSS score of 2.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86137?
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