How severe is CVE-2026-32776?

CVE-2026-32776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-32776 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32776?

CVE-2026-32776 affects Libexpat Project Libexpat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32776?

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

Does CVE-2026-32776 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32776 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12347.

When was CVE-2026-32776 published?

CVE-2026-32776 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32776

CVE-2026-32776 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libexpat Project Libexpat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12347
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Libexpat Project Libexpat
Published: 2026-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libexpat before 2.7.5 allows a NULL pointer dereference with empty external parameter entity content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32776?: libexpat before 2.7.5 allows a NULL pointer dereference with empty external parameter entity content.
How severe is CVE-2026-32776?: CVE-2026-32776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-32776 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32776?: CVE-2026-32776 affects Libexpat Project Libexpat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32776?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-32776 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32776 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12347.
When was CVE-2026-32776 published?: CVE-2026-32776 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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