Improper Neutralization Affecting github.com/inspektor-gadget/inspektor-gadget/pkg/columns/formatter/textcolumns package, versions <0.49.1
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- published15 Feb 2026
- disclosed12 Feb 2026
- creditsuidpit, ndaprela
Introduced: 12 Feb 2026
CVE-2026-25996 Â (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/inspektor-gadget/inspektor-gadget/pkg/columns/formatter/textcolumns to version 0.49.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Neutralization via the columns output mode, which renders string fields from eBPF events to the terminal without sanitizing control characters or ANSI escape sequences. An attacker can manipulate terminal behavior or display by injecting malicious escape sequences through crafted event payloads.