HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-41646
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-41646

CWE-284Published: May 8, 2026· Updated: May 8, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.3th

Official Description

Nuclei is a vulnerability scanner built on a simple YAML-based DSL. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.8.0, a vulnerability in Nuclei's JavaScript protocol runtime allows JavaScript templates to read local .js and .json files through the require() function, bypassing the default local file access restriction. This issue has been patched in version 3.8.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-41646 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

projectdiscovery1 product
nuclei
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/6f2ade6a9b427c284c15a43445f9c7f055e60e5d
PATCHhttps://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332
PATCHhttps://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-29rg-wmcw-hpf4
PATCHhttps://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332

All References (4)

→
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/6f2ade6a9b427c284c15a43445f9c7f055e60e5dPatch
→
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332Issue Tracking · Patch
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https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-29rg-wmcw-hpf4Mitigation · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7332Issue Tracking · Patch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-41646
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 8, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-41646 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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