Description
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)
Scores
CVSS v3
3.3
EPSS
0.0001
EPSS Percentile
0.5%
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