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HIGH

CVE-2021-26259

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in render_table_row(),in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

Technical details

Published
2022-03-03

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26259?

A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in render_table_row(),in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

Is CVE-2021-26259 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-26259 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-26259?

CVE-2021-26259 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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