CVE-2026-2069
CVE-2026-2069 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 1.7
- CVSS v4: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5558
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw has been found in ggml-org llama.cpp up to 55abc39. Impacted is the function llama_grammar_advance_stack of the file llama.cpp/src/llama-grammar.cpp of the component GBNF Grammar Handler. This manipulation causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: 18993. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-2069?
- A flaw has been found in ggml-org llama.cpp up to 55abc39. Impacted is the function llama_grammar_advance_stack of the file llama.cpp/src/llama-grammar.cpp of the component GBNF Grammar Handler. This manipulation causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: 18993. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
- How severe is CVE-2026-2069?
- CVE-2026-2069 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-2069 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-2069?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-2069 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-2069 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5558.
- When was CVE-2026-2069 published?
- CVE-2026-2069 was published on 2026-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/issues/18988
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/issues/18988#event-4426704865
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/pull/18993
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/24761101/poc.zip
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344636
- https://vuldb.com/?id.344636
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.745263
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