How severe is CVE-2026-0716?

CVE-2026-0716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-0716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0716?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-0716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2591.

When was CVE-2026-0716 published?

CVE-2026-0716 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0716

CVE-2026-0716 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-805.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2591
Weakness: CWE-805
Published: 2026-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in libsoup’s WebSocket frame processing when handling incoming messages. If a non-default configuration is used where the maximum incoming payload size is unset, the library may read memory outside the intended bounds. This can cause unintended memory exposure or a crash. Applications using libsoup’s WebSocket support with this configuration may be impacted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0716?: A flaw was found in libsoup’s WebSocket frame processing when handling incoming messages. If a non-default configuration is used where the maximum incoming payload size is unset, the library may read memory outside the intended bounds. This can cause unintended memory exposure or a crash. Applications using libsoup’s WebSocket support with this configuration may be impacted.
How severe is CVE-2026-0716?: CVE-2026-0716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-0716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2591.
When was CVE-2026-0716 published?: CVE-2026-0716 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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