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CVE-2026-2641
LOW3.3
Description
A weakness has been identified in universal-ctags ctags up to 6.2.1. The affected element is the function parseExpression/parseExprList of the file parsers/v.c of the component V Language Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled recursion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score3.3
SeverityLOW
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredLOW
User InteractionNONE
Published2/18/2026
Last Modified2/18/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-404CWE-674
References
https://github.com/oneafter/0116/blob/main/poc.v(cna@vuldb.com)
https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/(cna@vuldb.com)
https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/issues/4369(cna@vuldb.com)
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346397(cna@vuldb.com)
https://vuldb.com/?id.346397(cna@vuldb.com)
https://vuldb.com/?submit.752768(cna@vuldb.com)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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