CVE-2026-88371: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-437j-8v4m-47vv
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-682
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-88371 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-682: Incorrect Calculation) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-88371 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-88371
GHSA Identifier GHSA-437j-8v4m-47vv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-682: Incorrect Calculation
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-88371

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-88371, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-682: Incorrect Calculation, where the product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

ZBar commit 2ea2ca58 contains an undefined-behavior vulnerability in the Code 128 decode6() function. When processing specially crafted Code 128 input, decode_e() can return -1 for an invalid edge pattern, and decode6() subsequently left-shifts this negative signed value while constructing the edge signature. The operation invokes undefined behavior and can terminate trap-mode UBSan builds with SIGILL, resulting in denial of service.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-88371 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88371
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mchehab/zbar/issues/336

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-88371?
CVE-2026-88371 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-682: Incorrect Calculation.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-88371?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-88371?
CVE-2026-88371 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-88371?
CVE-2026-88371 is classified under CWE-682: Incorrect Calculation (The product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-88371?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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