Is CVE-2026-53632 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-53632 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-53632 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-53632 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-53632?

CVE-2026-53632 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-53632

CWE-73Published: June 22, 2026· Updated: Jun 23, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.32%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:23.8th

Official Description

launch-editor allows users to open files with line numbers in editor from Node.js. Prior to 2.14.1, the launch-editor NPM package accesses arbitrary paths including Windows UNC paths. When a UNC path is opened, Windows automatically attempts NTLM authentication to the remote host, causing the user’s NTLMv2 password hash to be leaked to an attacker-controlled SMB server. This can result in credential compromise through offline hash cracking. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.14.1.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-53632 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionA

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/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:X