Description
In PCRE2 before 10.48, pcre2_serialize_encode might disclose two bytes to an adversary, typically in a situation where the access available to the adversary is already unsafe.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 3.3/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PCRE | PCRE2 | >= 10.45, < 10.48 |
References
- https://github.com/PCRE2Project/pcre2/releases/tag/pcre2-10.48Release Notes
- https://github.com/PCRE2Project/pcre2/security/advisories/GHSA-q7rw-r7qq-2hx6Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 11, 2026
- Last modified
- Sep 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Undergoing Analysis