Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-45186

libexpat project libexpat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

In libexpat before 2.8.1, the computational complexity of attribute name collision checks allows a denial of service via moderately sized crafted XML input.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.44%
36.4% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.05.10
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.44%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

In libexpat before 2.8.1, the computational complexity of attribute name collision checks allows a denial of service via moderately sized crafted XML input.

Affected product and versions

Product
libexpat project libexpat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected versions
< 2.8.1, >= V3.1.5 < V3.1.6
Fixed versions
2.8.1

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that libexpat project libexpat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-407