CVE-2026-50219: libexpat before 2.8.2 lacks handler call depth tracking for calls to XML_GetBuffer, XML_Parse, XML_ParseBuffer, XML_ParserFree, or XML_ParserReset from within handlers in cases of a policy violation. Thus, a use-after-free can occur,

mediumCVSS 4.9CVE-2026-50219

CSIRTS triage

vendor: libexpat product: libexpatOtheraffected: before 2.8.2

What: A use-after-free can occur due to lack of handler call depth tracking in libexpat.
Who is affected: Users of libexpat versions before 2.8.2 are affected.
Urgency: Remediation is medium urgency due to the potential for exploitation.
Action: Upgrade to libexpat version 2.8.2 or later.

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Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: medium — CVSS 4.9
Published: 2026-06-09
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50219

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-2026-502190.22% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 12% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-50219	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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