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rootio-libxml2: Data Exposure in XML Parsing

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-13-CVE-2026-0990
Summary

A vulnerability in rootio-libxml2 allows attackers to access sensitive data. This affects users who rely on Root's Debian-based operating system and use the libxml2 library. Root has released patches to fix the issue, so update your system to the latest version to protect yourself.

What to do
  • Update rootio-libxml2 to version 2.12.7+dfsg+really2.9.14-2.1+deb13u2.root.io.9.
  • Update rootio-libxml2 to version 2.12.7+dfsg+really2.9.14-2.1+deb13u2.root.io.11.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Root:Debian:13 – rootio-libxml2 < 2.12.7+dfsg+really2.9.14-2.1+deb13u2.root.io.9
< 2.12.7+dfsg+really2.9.14-2.1+deb13u2.root.io.11
Fix: upgrade to 2.12.7+dfsg+really2.9.14-2.1+deb13u2.root.io.9
Original title
CVE-2026-0990 in rootio-libxml2 - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2026-0990 in the rootio-libxml2 package for Root:Debian:13. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 16 Apr 2026 · Updated: 16 Apr 2026 · First seen: 30 Mar 2026