CVE-2026-82605
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Infinite Loop in BareBones BBEdit Lasso Tokenizer

Publication date: 2026-08-31

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability has been found in BareBones BBEdit up to 15.5.5. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Lasso Language Tokenizer. Such manipulation leads to infinite loop. The attack can be executed remotely. Upgrading to version 16.0 is sufficient to fix this issue. The affected component should be upgraded.

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Published
2026-08-31
Last Modified
2026-08-31
Generated
2026-08-31
AI Q&A
2026-08-31
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-82605
EUVD
EUVD-2026-68323

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Vendor Product Version / Range
barebones bbedit to 15.5.5 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-835 The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
CWE-404 The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an infinite loop issue in BareBones BBEdit versions up to 15.5.5, caused by a flaw in the Lasso Language Tokenizer component. The attack can be executed remotely without requiring authentication.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to BareBones BBEdit versions up to 15.5.5 and involves an infinite loop in the Lasso Language Tokenizer. Detection requires checking the installed version of BBEdit on your system. If you are running BBEdit 15.5.5 or earlier, your system is potentially vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may cause system unresponsiveness due to the infinite loop, potentially leading to denial-of-service conditions. It does not appear to allow data theft or unauthorized access based on the provided details.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves an infinite loop in the Lasso Language Tokenizer component of BareBones BBEdit up to version 15.5.5, which could lead to denial-of-service conditions. This type of vulnerability may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by potentially disrupting data processing or availability, but the provided context does not specify direct compliance implications.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade BBEdit to version 16.0 or later immediately. This can be done by visiting the BBEdit upgrade page to check eligibility and purchase options. Ensure your macOS version meets the requirements for BBEdit 16.0 (macOS 14.0 or later).

  • Check your current BBEdit version in the application menu or preferences.
  • Download BBEdit 16.0 from the official BareBones website or Mac App Store if eligible.
  • Follow the upgrade instructions provided on the BBEdit upgrade page or support notes for version 16.0.

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