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CVE-2026-116262Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

libimobiledevice Web Inspector webinspector.c webinspector_receive_with_timeout heap-based overflow

CVSS score

5.3

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.5

Published

8 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-116262 libimobiledevice Heap-Based Overflow Vulnerability

Sources read

1

Source agreement

Tam uyum

Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was detected in libimobiledevice up to version 1.4.0 within the webinspector_receive_with_timeout function of the Web Inspector component. An exploit is public, while patch status remains unknown.

Why does it matter?

This remotely launchable manipulation can impact integrity and availability, potentially causing service disruptions or data integrity issues.

What should be done?

  • Follow official vendor advisories
  • Exercise caution due to unverified patch status
  • Review current component versions
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

libimobiledevice sürümleri 1.4.0 ve öncesi, src/webinspector.c dosyasında yığın tabanlı arabellek taşmasına karşı savunmasızdır.

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A vulnerability was detected in libimobiledevice up to 1.4.0. The affected element is the function webinspector_receive_with_timeout of the file src/webinspector.c of the component Web Inspector. The manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

CWE: CWE-122, CWE-119

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-116262 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
5.5CVSS V2—AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:PNVD
5.5CVSS V2_0—AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:CCVE CNA
5.4CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LNVD
5.4CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:CCVE CNA
5.4CVSS V3_0MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:CCVE CNA
5.3CVSS V4_0MEDIUMCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PCVE CNA
2.1CVSS V40LOWCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:XNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-116262 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-116262 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

5.3 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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