CVE-2026-2641 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-2641: universal-ctags V Language v.c parseExprList recursion

Vendor Universal-Ctags
Product ctags
Weakness CWE-674
Published February 18, 2026
Last update February 23, 2026

CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 18, 2026 CVE published
February 23, 2026 Record updated