Buffer overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp

CVE-2026-14610

A flaw has been found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 6.0.5. Impacted is the function Assimp::CSMImporter::InternReadFile of the file code/AssetLib/CSM/CSMLoader.cpp of the component CSM File Handler. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: eb84eec580d3f4ba2f0fd87409b7d0744620f11e. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.001 (2.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14610?
CVE-2026-14610 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Asset Import Library Assimp, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-07-03.
How severe is CVE-2026-14610?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.