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HIGH

CVE-2026-89161

CVSS v3

7.4

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In PCRE2 before 10.48, pcre2_jit_match mishandles a previously copied subject being passed in as a context. An incorrect free operation can occur.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-11
Last Modified
2026-09-11

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-89161?

In PCRE2 before 10.48, pcre2_jit_match mishandles a previously copied subject being passed in as a context. An incorrect free operation can occur.

Is CVE-2026-89161 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-89161 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.1% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-89161?

CVE-2026-89161 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.4 (HIGH severity).

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