How severe is CVE-2026-9572?

CVE-2026-9572 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-2026-9572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-9572?

CVE-2026-9572 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9572?

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

Does CVE-2026-9572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-9572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31955.

When was CVE-2026-9572 published?

CVE-2026-9572 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-9572

CVE-2026-9572 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gpac 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31955
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Gpac
Published: 2026-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to 2.4.0. Affected by this issue is the function Media_GetSample of the file src/isomedia/media.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation of the argument cat leads to memory leak. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The name of the patch is e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9572?: A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to 2.4.0. Affected by this issue is the function Media_GetSample of the file src/isomedia/media.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation of the argument cat leads to memory leak. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The name of the patch is e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-9572?: CVE-2026-9572 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-2026-9572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-9572?: CVE-2026-9572 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-9572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-9572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31955.
When was CVE-2026-9572 published?: CVE-2026-9572 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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