CVE-2021-26826: A stack overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 and is caused by improper boundary checks when loadin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-26826?

godot engine: upgrade to newer than 3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-26826 being exploited?

CVE-2021-26826 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-26826 affect?

CVE-2021-26826 affects godot engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A stack overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 and is caused by improper boundary checks when loading .TGA image files. Depending on the context of the application, attack vector can be local or remote, and can lead to code execut

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-26826 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting godot engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stack overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 and is caused by improper boundary checks when loading .TGA image files. Depending on the context of the application, attack vector can be local or remote, and can lead to code execution and/or system crash.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2021-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: godotengine

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-02-08 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 3.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy godot-engine || rpm -q godot-engine || godot-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade godot-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade godot-engine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-26826?

godot engine: upgrade to newer than 3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-26826 being exploited?

CVE-2021-26826 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-26826 affect?

CVE-2021-26826 affects godot engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A stack overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 and is caused by improper boundary checks when loading .TGA image files. Depending on the context of the application, attack vector can be local or remote, and can lead to code execut

How urgent is CVE-2021-26826?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-26825 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE An integer overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 that can be triggered when loading specially craft

References

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