CVE-2026-2641
LOWuniversal-ctags ctags <= 6.2.1 - Uncontrolled Recursion in V Language Parser
Title source: llmDescription
A weakness has been identified in universal-ctags ctags up to 6.2.1. The affected element is the function parseExpression/parseExprList of the file parsers/v.c of the component V Language Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled recursion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. 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.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Permissions Required, VDB Entry vdb-entry
technical-description
https://vuldb.com/?id.346397
Permissions Required, VDB Entry signature
permissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346397
Permissions Required, VDB Entry third-party-advisory
https://vuldb.com/?submit.752768
Issue Tracking issue-tracking
https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/issues/4369
Various Sources product
https://github.com/universal-ctags/ctags/
Scores
CVSS v3
3.3
EPSS
0.0015
EPSS Percentile
4.8%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-404
CWE-674
Status
published
Products (2)
universal-ctags/ctags
6.2.0
universal-ctags/ctags
6.2.1
Published
Feb 18, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026