Is CVE-2026-0846 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-0846 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-0846 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-0846 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0846?

CVE-2026-0846 has a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-0846

CWE-36Published: March 9, 2026· Updated: Mar 12, 2026

8.6

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:22.8th

Official Description

A vulnerability in the `filestring()` function of the `nltk.util` module in nltk version 3.9.2 allows arbitrary file read due to improper validation of input paths. The function directly opens files specified by user input without sanitization, enabling attackers to access sensitive system files by providing absolute paths or traversal paths. This vulnerability can be exploited locally or remotely, particularly in scenarios where the function is used in web APIs or other interfaces that accept user-supplied input.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-0846 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.6.