CVE-2026-56409: xmlwf in libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow for the output filename when -d outputDir is used.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-56409?

libexpat: upgrade to 2.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-56409 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56409 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-2026-56409 affect?

CVE-2026-56409 affects libexpat. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). xmlwf in libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow for the output filename when -d outputDir is used.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-56409?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-56409 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting libexpat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xmlwf in libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow for the output filename when -d outputDir is used.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2026-06-21
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libexpat project

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-21 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libexpat project libexpat UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.2

Fixed in: 2.8.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.2 (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-2026-56409?

libexpat: upgrade to 2.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-56409 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56409 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-2026-56409 affect?

CVE-2026-56409 affects libexpat. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). xmlwf in libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow for the output filename when -d outputDir is used.

How urgent is CVE-2026-56409?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

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CVE-2026-56404 MEDIUM 6.9 UPGRADE libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow in addBinding.
CVE-2026-56405 MEDIUM 6.9 UPGRADE libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow in getAttributeId.

References

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