Which versions of Open Babel are affected by CVE-2026-3408?

Organizations using Open Babel should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-3408 rated CVSS 4.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-3408?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-3408. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Open Babel CVE-2026-3408

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-3408?

CVE-2026-3408 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/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: 0.1%.

LOW

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404)

2026-03-02 cna@vuldb.com

Denial Of Service

2.1

CVSS 4.0

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/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

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

MEDIUM LOW

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

4.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 04, 2026 - 02:40 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Mar 04, 2026 - 02:40 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 02, 2026 - 04:16 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability was identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This impacts the function OBAtom::GetExplicitValence of the file isrc/atom.cpp of the component CDXML File Handler. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The name of the patch is e23a224b8fd9d7c2a7cde9ef4ec6afb4c05aa08a. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

AnalysisAI

Open Babel versions up to 3.1.1 contain a null pointer dereference in the CDXML file handler's OBAtom::GetExplicitValence function, allowing remote attackers to crash the application through maliciously crafted files. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, making it a practical attack vector for denial of service. …

RemediationAI

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running Open Babel and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

Analysis

Detailed AI-generated intelligence summary covering attack vector, impact assessment, affected versions, remediation steps, and indicators of compromise.

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