CVE-2026-4539
pygments archetype.py AdlLexer redos
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in pygments up to 2.19.2. The impacted element is the function AdlLexer of the file pygments/lexers/archetype.py. The manipulation results in inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
March 22, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 22, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4539
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update pygments to version 2.19.3 or later.
- Monitor project for official security advisories.
- Apply any provided vendor patches or updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-4539.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pygments/pygments/ | |
| https://github.com/pygments/pygments/issues/3058 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352327 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.352327 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.774685 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in pygments up to 2.19.2. The impacted element is the function AdlLexer of the file pygments/lexers/archetype.py. The manipulation results in inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-400 Added CWE CWE-1333 Added Reference https://github.com/pygments/pygments/ Added Reference https://github.com/pygments/pygments/issues/3058 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352327 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.352327 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.774685