CVE-2026-2641

LOW EPSS 4.9%
Published Feb 18, 20264mo ago · Modified Apr 29, 20262mo ago
1.9 CVSS 4.0
Low
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Published Feb 18, 2026 4mo ago
Last Modified Apr 29, 2026 2mo ago

Description

A weakness has been identified in universal-ctags ctags up to 6.2.1. The affected element is the function parseExpression/parseExprList of the file parsers/v.c of the component V Language Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled recursion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

CVSS Details

Base Score
1.9
Exploitability
—
Impact
—
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
4.9% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-404
CWE-674

References 6

  • github.com https://github.com/oneafter/0116/blob/main/poc.v
  • github.com https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/
  • github.com https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/issues/4369
  • vuldb.com https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346397
  • vuldb.com https://vuldb.com/?id.346397
  • vuldb.com https://vuldb.com/?submit.752768

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.