Root
CVE-2026-24811
CRITICAL
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2026-01-27
cve_disclosure@tech.gov.sg
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD
PRIMARY
9.8
CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
Patch released
Feb 19, 2026 - 17:24 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 27, 2026 - 09:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8
DescriptionCVE.org
Vulnerability in root-project root (builtins/zlib modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inffast.C.
This issue affects root.
AnalysisAI
ROOT data analysis framework has an input validation vulnerability in zlib modules enabling code execution through crafted data files.
Technical ContextAI
CWE-20 improper input validation in ROOT's built-in zlib modules when processing compressed data.
RemediationAI
Update ROOT. Use system zlib instead of bundled.
Same weakness CWE-20 – Improper Input Validation
View allSame technique Code Injection
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