CVE-2026-42507: Arbitrary inputs are included in errors without any escaping in net/textproto
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Arbitrary inputs are included in error messages without escaping, which can lead to information disclosure.
- Who is affected
- Applications using net/textproto for network communication.
- Urgency
- Medium urgency as it has a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating moderate risk.
- Action
- Update to a version of net/textproto that addresses this issue.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42507
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-425070.37% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 29% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-42507 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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