CVE-2026-56412
libexpat before 2.8.2 does not consider XML_TOK_DATA_CHARS in doCdataSection and thus lacks handler call depth tracking for various calls from within handlers in cases of a policy violation. Thus, a use-after-free can occur. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-50219.
Published:Jun 21, 2026
Last Modified:Jun 22, 2026
EPS:Jun 21, 2026
EPSS Score:
CVSS Score:4.9
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Libexpat Project
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