CVE-2026-56408
libexpat Integer Overflow
Description
libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow in copyString.
INFO
Published Date :
June 21, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 23, 2026, 4:27 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update libexpat to version 2.8.2 or later.
- Apply relevant security patches from the vendor.
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-2026-56408.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/commit/16e2efd867ea8567ffa012210b52ef5918e20817 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libexpat_project:libexpat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.8.2 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/commit/16e2efd867ea8567ffa012210b52ef5918e20817 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-56408', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T15:55:29.967243Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'libexpat project', 'product': 'libexpat', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.8.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow in copyString. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-190 Added Reference https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/commit/16e2efd867ea8567ffa012210b52ef5918e20817