CVE-2026-94284: x.org libX11 · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects x.org libX11Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 1.8.14 when convenient.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.8.14
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade libX11 and x.org/libx11 to 1.8.14.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| x.orglibX11 | Affected
| Fixed in
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X.orgx.org/libx11pkg:deb/x.org/libx11Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in libX11 version 1.8.14. Users and administrators should upgrade to version 1.8.14 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
CVE-2026-94284 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the XIM trigger-key registration parser of libX11 versions before 1.8.14. This flaw could allow a malicious X server to cause a crash in attached X clients. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5, primarily impacting availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The issue affects libX11 versions from 0 up to but not including 1.8.14.