CVE-2026-89160
PCRE2 Out-of-Bounds Read
Description
PCRE2 before 10.48 has a pcre2_match out-of-bounds read during the PCRE2_MATCH_INVALID_UTF matching of an invalid UTF subject.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2026, 4:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 11, 2026, 4:18 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update PCRE2 library to 10.48 or later.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Recompile affected applications.
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-2026-89160.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/PCRE2Project/pcre2/releases/tag/pcre2-10.48 | |
| https://github.com/PCRE2Project/pcre2/security/advisories/GHSA-9qww-pwc4-77qq |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PCRE2 before 10.48 has a pcre2_match out-of-bounds read during the PCRE2_MATCH_INVALID_UTF matching of an invalid UTF subject. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-125 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/89xxx/CVE-2026-89160.json">CVE-2026-89160</a> Added Reference https://github.com/PCRE2Project/pcre2/releases/tag/pcre2-10.48 Added Reference https://github.com/PCRE2Project/pcre2/security/advisories/GHSA-9qww-pwc4-77qq