CVE-2026-2641 PUBLISHED

universal-ctags V Language v.c parseExprList recursion

Assigner: VulDB
Reserved: 17.02.2026 Published: 18.02.2026 Updated: 18.02.2026

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.

Metrics

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
CVSS Score: 4.8

Product Status

Vendor universal-ctags
Product ctags
Versions
  • Version 6.2.0 is affected
  • Version 6.2.1 is affected

Credits

  • Oneafter (VulDB User) reporter

References

Problem Types

  • Uncontrolled Recursion CWE
  • Denial of Service CWE