CVE-2026-89158: PCRE2 before 10.48, on 32-bit platforms, has a pcre2_compile_32 integer overflow and resultant
Affects pcre2Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 23:35 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 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 3 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10pcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSpcre2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pcre2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is confirmed, avoid using vulnerable PCRE2 versions on 32-bit platforms or apply any available vendor-provided mitigations. Monitor official PCRE2 and distribution vendor advisories for updates.
Description
PCRE2 versions before 10.48 on 32-bit platforms contain an integer overflow vulnerability in the pcre2_compile_32 function, leading to an out-of-bounds write. This flaw can cause integrity issues and limited availability impact. The vulnerability has a medium severity score of 6.5 and requires high attack complexity without privileges or user interaction.