Is CVE-2026-4980 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-4980 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-4980 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-4980 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4980?

CVE-2026-4980 has a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-4980

CWE-611Published: March 27, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026

6.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.8th

Official Description

A local file disclosure vulnerability in the XInclude processing component of Inkscape 1.1 before 1.3 allows a remote attacker to read local files via a crafted SVG file containing malicious xi:include tags.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4980 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 6.3.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.