How severe is CVE-2026-26829?

CVE-2026-26829 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-2026-26829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26829?

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-2026-26829 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-26829 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14465.

When was CVE-2026-26829 published?

CVE-2026-26829 was published on 2026-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-26829

CVE-2026-26829 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-14465
Weakness: CWE-476
Published: 2026-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A NULL pointer dereference in the safe_atou64 function (src/misc.c) of owntone-server through commit c4d57aa allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a series of crafted HTTP requests to the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26829?: A NULL pointer dereference in the safe_atou64 function (src/misc.c) of owntone-server through commit c4d57aa allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a series of crafted HTTP requests to the server.
How severe is CVE-2026-26829?: CVE-2026-26829 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-2026-26829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26829?: 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-2026-26829 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-26829 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14465.
When was CVE-2026-26829 published?: CVE-2026-26829 was published on 2026-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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