CVE-2026-22262

CVE-2026-22262 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oisf Suricata with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine. While saving a dataset a stack buffer is used to prepare the data. Prior to versions 8.0.3 and 7.0.14, if the data in the dataset is too large, this can result in a stack overflow. Versions 8.0.3 and 7.0.14 contain a patch. As a workaround, do not use rules with datasets `save` nor `state` options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22262?
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine. While saving a dataset a stack buffer is used to prepare the data. Prior to versions 8.0.3 and 7.0.14, if the data in the dataset is too large, this can result in a stack overflow. Versions 8.0.3 and 7.0.14 contain a patch. As a workaround, do not use rules with datasets `save` nor `state` options.
How severe is CVE-2026-22262?
CVE-2026-22262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22262 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22262?
CVE-2026-22262 affects Oisf Suricata. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22262?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22262 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-22262 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4772.
When was CVE-2026-22262 published?
CVE-2026-22262 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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