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CVE-2026-0821

Quickjs-ng Quickjs buffer overflow

7.3 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.52%
  1. Published10 Jan 2026

Description

A vulnerability was determined in quickjs-ng quickjs up to 0.11.0. This vulnerability affects the function js_typed_array_constructor of the file quickjs.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This patch is called c5d80831e51e48a83eab16ea867be87f091783c5. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected products

Quickjs-ng Quickjs≤ 0.11.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-0821 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-0821 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.52%.

How severe is CVE-2026-0821?

CVE-2026-0821 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-0821?

Affected products include Quickjs-ng Quickjs.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0821?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.