How severe is CVE-2026-2887?

CVE-2026-2887 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-2026-2887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2887?

CVE-2026-2887 affects Strlen Lobster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-2887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7526.

When was CVE-2026-2887 published?

CVE-2026-2887 was published on 2026-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2887

CVE-2026-2887 is a low-severity vulnerability in Strlen Lobster 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-674.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7526
Weakness: CWE-674
Affected product: Strlen Lobster
Published: 2026-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in aardappel lobster up to 2025.4. This impacts the function lobster::TypeName in the library dev/src/lobster/idents.h. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled recursion. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.1 will fix this issue. The name of the patch is 8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9f9aa6. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2887?: A security vulnerability has been detected in aardappel lobster up to 2025.4. This impacts the function lobster::TypeName in the library dev/src/lobster/idents.h. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled recursion. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.1 will fix this issue. The name of the patch is 8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9f9aa6. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2026-2887?: CVE-2026-2887 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-2026-2887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2887?: CVE-2026-2887 affects Strlen Lobster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-2887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7526.
When was CVE-2026-2887 published?: CVE-2026-2887 was published on 2026-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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