CVE-2026-9541

What it is

A security flaw has been discovered in Squirrel up to 3.2. Impacted is the function ReadObject of the file squirrel/sqobject.cpp of the component Cnut File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-26 14:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-23 11:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-26 14:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-23 11:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• squirrel-lang Squirrel ≤ 3.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 1.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low