How severe is CVE-2026-24828?

CVE-2026-24828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-24828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24828?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-24828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4807.

When was CVE-2026-24828 published?

CVE-2026-24828 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24828

CVE-2026-24828 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4807
Weakness: CWE-401
Published: 2026-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Is-Daouda is-Engine.This issue affects is-Engine: before 3.3.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24828?: Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Is-Daouda is-Engine.This issue affects is-Engine: before 3.3.4.
How severe is CVE-2026-24828?: CVE-2026-24828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-24828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-24828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4807.
When was CVE-2026-24828 published?: CVE-2026-24828 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Is-Daouda/is-Engine/pull/6

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