CVE-2026-41645

MEDIUM
Published May 8, 2026 Modified May 8, 2026 CWE-94

Description

Nuclei is a vulnerability scanner built on a simple YAML-based DSL. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.8.0, a vulnerability in Nuclei's expression evaluation engine makes it possible for a malicious target server to inject and execute supported DSL expressions. This happens when HTTP response data containing helper/function syntax gets reused by multi-step templates. If the -env-vars / -ev option is explicitly enabled, this can expose host environment variables. That option is off by default, so standard configurations are not affected by the information disclosure risk. This issue has been patched in version 3.8.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0004
Probability of exploitation
0.13%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor Product
projectdiscovery nuclei

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41645? +
Nuclei is a vulnerability scanner built on a simple YAML-based DSL. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.8.0, a vulnerability in Nuclei's expression evaluation engine makes it possible for a malicious target server to inject and execute supported DSL expressions. This happens when HTTP response data containing helper/function syntax gets reused by multi-step templates. If the -env-vars / -ev option is explicitly enabled, this can expose host environment variables. That option is off by default, so standard configurations are not affected by the information disclosure risk. This issue has been patched in version 3.8.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2026-41645? +
CVE-2026-41645 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0004, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41645? +
CVE-2026-41645 affects products from projectdiscovery, specifically: nuclei. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-41645? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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