How severe is CVE-2026-41988?

CVE-2026-41988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-41988 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-2026-41988?

CVE-2026-41988 primarily affects Uuidjs Uuid. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41988?

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

Does CVE-2026-41988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25190.

When was CVE-2026-41988 published?

CVE-2026-41988 was published on 2026-04-23 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2026-41988

CVE-2026-41988 is a low-severity vulnerability in Uuidjs Uuid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2. 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-670.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25190
Weakness: CWE-670
Affected product: Uuidjs Uuid
Published: 2026-04-23
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6. In particular, UUID version 4, which is very commonly used, is unaffected by this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41988?: uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6. In particular, UUID version 4, which is very commonly used, is unaffected by this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-41988?: CVE-2026-41988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-41988 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-2026-41988?: CVE-2026-41988 primarily affects Uuidjs Uuid. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-41988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25190.
When was CVE-2026-41988 published?: CVE-2026-41988 was published on 2026-04-23 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:uuidjs:uuid:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:uuidjs:uuid:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:uuidjs:uuid:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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