How severe is CVE-2026-2940?

CVE-2026-2940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-2940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2940?

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-2026-2940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7550.

When was CVE-2026-2940 published?

CVE-2026-2940 was published on 2026-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2940

CVE-2026-2940 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7550
Weakness: CWE-119
Published: 2026-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Zaher1307 tiny_web_server up to 8d77b1044a0ca3a5297d8726ac8aa2cf944d481b. This affects the function tiny_web_server/tiny.c of the file tiny_web_server/tiny.c of the component URL Handler. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2940?: A vulnerability was determined in Zaher1307 tiny_web_server up to 8d77b1044a0ca3a5297d8726ac8aa2cf944d481b. This affects the function tiny_web_server/tiny.c of the file tiny_web_server/tiny.c of the component URL Handler. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
How severe is CVE-2026-2940?: CVE-2026-2940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-2940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2940?: 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-2026-2940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7550.
When was CVE-2026-2940 published?: CVE-2026-2940 was published on 2026-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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