CVE-2026-41646

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.5 EPSS 0.11%
Updated Jun 17, 2026
Projectdiscovery
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions 3.0.0 — 3.8.0
Fixed In 3.8.0
Type CWE-284 (Improper Access Control)
Vendor Projectdiscovery
Public PoC No

Nuclei is a vulnerability scanner built on a simple YAML-based DSL. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.8.0, a vulnerability in Nuclei's JavaScript protocol runtime allows JavaScript templates to read local .js and .json files through the require() function, bypassing the default local file access restriction. This issue has been patched in version 3.8.0.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Projectdiscovery Nuclei
cpe:2.3:a:projectdiscovery:nuclei:*:*:*:*:*:go:*:*
3.0.0 3.8.0