5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-3979
quickjs-ng quickjs quickjs.c js_iterator_concat_return use after free
Description

A flaw has been found in quickjs-ng quickjs up to 0.12.1. This affects the function js_iterator_concat_return of the file quickjs.c. This manipulation causes use after free. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: daab4ad4bae4ef071ed0294618d6244e92def4cd. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

INFO

Published Date :

March 12, 2026, 4:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 12, 2026, 4:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

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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 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Apply the provided patch to the quickjs.c file to fix the use-after-free vulnerability.
  • Apply patch daab4ad4bae4ef071ed0294618d6244e92def4cd to quickjs.c.
  • Update quickjs to a version after 0.12.1.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-3979 is associated with the following CWEs:

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-3979 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]

    Mar. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A flaw has been found in quickjs-ng quickjs up to 0.12.1. This affects the function js_iterator_concat_return of the file quickjs.c. This manipulation causes use after free. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: daab4ad4bae4ef071ed0294618d6244e92def4cd. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CWE CWE-416
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/commit/daab4ad4bae4ef071ed0294618d6244e92def4cd
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/issues/1368
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/issues/1368#issue-4004680962
    Added Reference https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/pull/1370
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.350414
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.350414
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.769600
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: 4.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
User Interaction
VS Confidentiality
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SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 5.3
Attack Vector
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Privileges Required
User Interaction
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Base CVSS Score: 4.3
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
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