Which versions of Janet are affected by CVE-2026-2869?

CVE-2026-2869 is a low-severity vulnerability in janet-lang janet (CVSS 3.3). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for…. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2869?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2869. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2869?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Vendor patch is available.

Janet CVE-2026-2869

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2869?

CVE-2026-2869 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 1.9 (Low). 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/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

LOW

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2026-02-21 cna@vuldb.com

Buffer Overflow Janet

1.9

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

1.9 LOW

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/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

3.3 (LOW) 1.9 (LOW)

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 26, 2026 - 02:46 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Feb 26, 2026 - 02:46 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Feb 21, 2026 - 15:15 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in janet-lang janet up to 1.40.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function janetc_varset of the file src/core/specials.c of the component handleattr Handler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 1.41.0 addresses this issue. The identifier of the patch is 2fabc80151a2b8834ee59cda8a70453f848b40e5. The affected component should be upgraded.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was identified in janet-lang janet up to 1.40.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function janetc_varset of the file src/core/specials.c of the component handleattr Handler. …

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Risk Assessment	CVSS 3.3 (LOW). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario	An attacker could exploit this flaw, out-of-bounds read.
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