How severe is CVE-2026-36228?

CVE-2026-36228 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-2026-36228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-36228?

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-2026-36228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-36228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31472.

When was CVE-2026-36228 published?

CVE-2026-36228 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2026-36228

CVE-2026-36228 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31472
Weakness: CWE-120
Published: 2026-05-22
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the chat message functionality

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-36228?: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the chat message functionality
How severe is CVE-2026-36228?: CVE-2026-36228 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-2026-36228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-36228?: 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-2026-36228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-36228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31472.
When was CVE-2026-36228 published?: CVE-2026-36228 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://github.com/NullByte8080/CVE-2026-36228

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://easy.com

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