CVE-2026-14788 radareorg radare2 cfile.c r_core_bin_load use after free
A local attacker can exploit a use-after-free flaw in radare2's binary loading function to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-14788?
CVE-2026-14788 is a medium-severity use after free vulnerability in Radare Radare2, published on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been detected in radareorg radare2 up to 6.1.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function r_core_bin_load of the file libr/core/cfile.c. Such manipulation leads to use after free. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The name of the patch is 635ab1eeb30340c26076722a90cb91fb2272130b. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14788?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Radare Radare2.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14788?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2026-14788 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-14788 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Radare Radare2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3h4h-fp54-55h6, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-14788.