CVE-2026-2641

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.

CVSS v3 3.3 LOW
CVSS v2.0 1.7 LOW

3.3^/10

CVSS v3 : LOW

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

1.7^/10

CVSS v2.0 : LOW

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication SINGLE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/oneafter/0116/blob/main/poc.v
https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/
https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/issues/4369
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346397
https://vuldb.com/?id.346397
https://vuldb.com/?submit.752768

Configurations

No configuration.

History

18 Feb 2026, 06:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-02-18 06:16

Updated : 2026-02-18 17:51

NVD link : CVE-2026-2641

Mitre link : CVE-2026-2641

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-2641

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-404

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

CWE-674

Uncontrolled Recursion

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