How severe is CVE-2026-4980?

CVE-2026-4980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-4980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4980?

CVE-2026-4980 affects Inkscape. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4980?

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

Does CVE-2026-4980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-4980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16659.

When was CVE-2026-4980 published?

CVE-2026-4980 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-4980

CVE-2026-4980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inkscape with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16659
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Inkscape
Published: 2026-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local file disclosure vulnerability in the XInclude processing component of Inkscape 1.1 before 1.3 allows a remote attacker to read local files via a crafted SVG file containing malicious xi:include tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4980?: A local file disclosure vulnerability in the XInclude processing component of Inkscape 1.1 before 1.3 allows a remote attacker to read local files via a crafted SVG file containing malicious xi:include tags.
How severe is CVE-2026-4980?: CVE-2026-4980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-4980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-4980?: CVE-2026-4980 affects Inkscape. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-4980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-4980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16659.
When was CVE-2026-4980 published?: CVE-2026-4980 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inkscape:inkscape:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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