CVE-2026-26313

CVE-2026-26313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereum Go Ethereum 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-770.

Key facts

Description

go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.17.0, an attacker can cause high memory usage by sending a specially-crafted p2p message. The issue is resolved in the v1.17.0 release.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26313?
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.17.0, an attacker can cause high memory usage by sending a specially-crafted p2p message. The issue is resolved in the v1.17.0 release.
How severe is CVE-2026-26313?
CVE-2026-26313 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-2026-26313 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-26313?
CVE-2026-26313 affects Ethereum Go Ethereum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26313?
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-2026-26313 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-26313 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8397.
When was CVE-2026-26313 published?
CVE-2026-26313 was published on 2026-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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