Is CVE-2026-4046 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-4046 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-4046 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-4046 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4046?

CVE-2026-4046 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-4046

CWE-617Published: March 30, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.1th

Official Description

The iconv() function in the GNU C Library versions 2.43 and earlier may crash due to an assertion failure when converting inputs from the IBM1390 or IBM1399 character sets, which may be used to remotely crash an application.

This vulnerability can be trivially mitigated by removing the IBM1390 and IBM1399 character sets from systems that do not need them.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4046 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

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

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-4046

Anviz Multiple Products

CISA Alerts· Apr 16, 2026

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to conduct reconnaissance, capture or decrypt sensitive data, alter device configurations, gain unauthorized administrative or root‑level access, execute arbitrary code, compromise credentials or communications, and ultimately obtain full control over affected devices. The following versions of Anviz Multiple Products are affected: CX2 Lite Firmware vers:all/* (CVE-2026-32648, CVE-2026-40461, CVE-2026-35682, CVE-2026-35546, CVE-2026-40066, CVE-2026-33569) CX7 Firmware vers:all/* (CVE-2026-33093, CVE-2026-35061, CVE-2026-32648, CVE-2026-40461, CVE-2026-35546, CVE-2026-40066, CVE-2026-32324, CVE-2026-31927, CVE-2026-33569) CrossChex Standard vers:all/* (CVE-2026-40 [xlite_meta score:69 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:1f2b0b4db0f5a75463bc932eefc2a8d26a7ff198c9437ee500e80f200e5a95dc]