Is CVE-2026-5986 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2026-5986, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2026-5986 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5986 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5986?

CVE-2026-5986 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-5986

CWE-400Published: April 9, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.8th

Official Description

A weakness has been identified in Zod jsVideoUrlParser up to 0.5.1. The impacted element is the function getTime in the library lib/util.js. This manipulation of the argument timestamp causes inefficient regular expression complexity. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5986 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 proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-5986. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.