7.5
HIGH CVSS 2.0
CVE-2026-0821
quickjs-ng quickjs quickjs.c js_typed_array_constructor heap-based overflow
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 10, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 10, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-0821 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Quickjs-ng quickjs
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Apply the provided patch to fix the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
  • Apply patch c5d80831e51e48a83eab16ea867be87f091783c5.
  • Update quickjs to a version that includes the fix.
  • Recompile the affected module.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-0821 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-0821 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-0821 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 10, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CWE CWE-122
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/commit/c5d80831e51e48a83eab16ea867be87f091783c5
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/issues/1296
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/issues/1296#issue-3780003395
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/pull/1299
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.340355
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.340355
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.731780
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 6.9
Attack Vector
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Base CVSS Score: 7.3
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Privileges Required
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Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
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