CVE-2026-0821
Quickjs-ng Quickjs buffer overflow
- 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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/
- https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/commit/c5d80831e51e48a83eab16ea867be87f091783c5
- https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/issues/1296
- https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/issues/1296#issue-3780003395
- https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/pull/1299
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.340355
- https://vuldb.com/?id.340355
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.731780
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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.