Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in OSGeo GDAL Software
CVE-2026-8088

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Osgeo

Status
Gdal
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-8088?

A weakness exists in the OSGeo GDAL library, particularly within the GDfieldinfo function of the GDapi.c file, which may allow an out-of-bounds read. This vulnerability can be exploited locally with a specific manipulation on affected versions. Publicly available exploits highlight the urgency for remediation. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 3.13.0RC1, which includes a patch to address this issue effectively.

Affected Version(s)

gdal 3.13.0dev-4

gdal 3.13.0RC1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-8088 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/361841
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/361841/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/808040
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

biniam (VulDB User)
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