CVE-2026-79616
Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Context2D.path and PathSvg.path properties impacts Qt Quick
Description
Out-of-bounds read while parsing untrusted SVG path strings in Qt Quick's Context2D.path / PathSvg.path.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3 |
Solution
- Update Qt Quick to the latest version.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Validate SVG input strictly.
- Avoid parsing untrusted SVG files.
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-2026-79616.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtdeclarative/+/754718 |
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New CVE Received by a59d8014-47c4-4630-ab43-e1b13cbe58e3
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Out-of-bounds read while parsing untrusted SVG path strings in Qt Quick's Context2D.path / PathSvg.path. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/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:U/V:X/RE:L/U:Green Added CWE CWE-125 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79616.json">CVE-2026-79616</a> Added Reference https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtdeclarative/+/754718