CVE-2026-82604 (GCVE-0-2026-82604)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-31 02:00 – Updated: 2026-08-31 16:10
VLAI
Title
BareBones BBEdit Java Language recursion
Summary
A flaw has been found in BareBones BBEdit up to 15.5.5. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Java Language Module. This manipulation causes uncontrolled recursion. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Upgrading to version 16.0 is recommended to address this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-31 16:10 UTC
CWE
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
BareBones BBEdit Affected: 15.5.0
Affected: 15.5.1
Affected: 15.5.2
Affected: 15.5.3
Affected: 15.5.4
Affected: 15.5.5
Unaffected: 16.0
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