Improper input validation in Uutils Coreutils
CVE-2026-35380
A logic error in the cut utility of uutils coreutils causes the program to incorrectly interpret the literal two-byte string '' (two single quotes) as an empty delimiter. The implementation mistakenly maps this string to the NUL character…
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.000 (6.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Uutils Coreutils — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@ubuntu.com (issue-tracking, Exploit, Patch, patch, Issue Tracking)
- security@ubuntu.com (vendor-advisory, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35380?
- CVE-2026-35380 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Uutils Coreutils, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-04-22.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35380?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.