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CVE-2026-56411: CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in libexpat project libexpat

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-56411cvecve-2026-56411cwe-190
Published: 06/21/2026 (06/21/2026, 15:56:42 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: libexpat project
Product: libexpat

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the xmlwf tool of the libexpat library before version 2.8.2. The flaw occurs in the endDoctypeDecl function when processing NOTATION declarations. This vulnerability can lead to high confidentiality and integrity impact, with a low impact on availability. The issue has a CVSS score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity level.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.9medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
libexpat/libexpat
pkg:github/libexpat/libexpat
Affected versions
<2.8.2

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AILast updated: 06/21/2026, 16:54:10 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-56411 is an integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability (CWE-190) in the libexpat project's xmlwf tool, specifically in the endDoctypeDecl function when handling NOTATION declarations. This vulnerability affects all libexpat versions prior to 2.8.2. The integer overflow could potentially be exploited to cause memory corruption or other unintended behavior, impacting confidentiality and integrity of the system. No official patch or remediation level has been documented yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability can lead to a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, meaning an attacker might be able to manipulate or access sensitive data. The availability impact is low, indicating the vulnerability is less likely to cause denial of service. The attack vector is local with high attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction are required, according to the CVSS vector.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is documented, users should monitor libexpat project advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, avoid processing untrusted NOTATION declarations with xmlwf or limit usage to trusted inputs.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2026-06-21T15:56:42.365Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3813d0eed863c81e111ff6

Added to database: 06/21/2026, 16:39:44 UTC

Last enriched: 06/21/2026, 16:54:10 UTC

Last updated: 06/22/2026, 01:04:23 UTC

Views: 11

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