CVE-2026-43861: Low severity Mutt Mutt vulnerability

Published May 4, 2026
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Updated

mutt before 2.3.2 does not check for '\0' in urlpctdecode.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mutt Mutt<2.3.2

Event History

May 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43861?

CVE-2026-43861 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43861?

To fix CVE-2026-43861, upgrade Mutt to version 2.3.2 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-43861 affect?

CVE-2026-43861 affects all versions of Mutt prior to 2.3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-43861?

CVE-2026-43861 is a security vulnerability related to improper handling of URL encoding.

5

Can CVE-2026-43861 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-43861 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is exposed.

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