CVE-2026-41080: libexpat before 2.8.0 uses insufficient entropy, and thus hash flooding can occur via a crafted XML document.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41080?

libexpat: upgrade to 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41080 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41080 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-2026-41080 affect?

CVE-2026-41080 affects libexpat. Severity is low (CVSS 2.9). libexpat before 2.8.0 uses insufficient entropy, and thus hash flooding can occur via a crafted XML document.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-41080?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41080 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.9) affecting libexpat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libexpat before 2.8.0 uses insufficient entropy, and thus hash flooding can occur via a crafted XML document.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.9 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-331
Published	2026-04-16
Last modified	2026-07-14

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libexpat project

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-16 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-14 13:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libexpat project libexpat UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.0

Fixed in: 2.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libexpat || rpm -q libexpat || libexpat --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libexpat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libexpat

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41080?

libexpat: upgrade to 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41080 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41080 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-2026-41080 affect?

CVE-2026-41080 affects libexpat. Severity is low (CVSS 2.9). libexpat before 2.8.0 uses insufficient entropy, and thus hash flooding can occur via a crafted XML document.

How urgent is CVE-2026-41080?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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