CVE-2026-96269
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CVE-2026-96269 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GNU Emacs 28.1 through 31.1 allows arbitrary code execution upon opening a file, because an untrusted value of read-symbol-shorthands affects the intern and unintern functions. This affects the default configuration; no particular user settings are required to trigger it.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNU Emacs 28.1 through 31.1 allows arbitrary code execution upon opening a file, because an untrusted value of read-symbol-shorthands affects the intern and unintern functions. This affects the default configuration; no particular user settings are required to trigger it.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| GNU | Emacs | >= 28.1, <= 31.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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