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HIGH

CVE-2026-28609

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In read of MatroskaExtractor.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper casting. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-10

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28609?

In read of MatroskaExtractor.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper casting. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Is CVE-2026-28609 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-28609 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.4% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-28609?

CVE-2026-28609 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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