Is CVE-2026-6861 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-6861 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-6861 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-6861 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-6861?

CVE-2026-6861 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-6861

CWE-193Published: April 22, 2026· Updated: Apr 22, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.3th

Official Description

A flaw was found in GNU Emacs. This vulnerability, a memory corruption issue, occurs when Emacs processes specially crafted SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) data. A local user could exploit this by convincing a victim to open a malicious SVG file, which may lead to a denial of service (DoS) or potentially information disclosure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-6861 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.