CVE-2026-41458
CVE-2026-41458 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24587
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OwnTone Server versions 28.4 through 29.0 contain a race condition vulnerability in the DAAP login handler that allows unauthenticated attackers to crash the server by exploiting unsynchronized access to the global DAAP session list. Attackers can flood the DAAP /login endpoint with concurrent requests to trigger a remote denial of service condition without requiring authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41458?
- OwnTone Server versions 28.4 through 29.0 contain a race condition vulnerability in the DAAP login handler that allows unauthenticated attackers to crash the server by exploiting unsynchronized access to the global DAAP session list. Attackers can flood the DAAP /login endpoint with concurrent requests to trigger a remote denial of service condition without requiring authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41458?
- CVE-2026-41458 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2026-41458 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41458?
- 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-2026-41458 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41458 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24587.
- When was CVE-2026-41458 published?
- CVE-2026-41458 was published on 2026-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/owntone/owntone-server/commit/dca94641a5ed66500822dd51281774794cdb6c22
- https://github.com/owntone/owntone-server/pull/1980
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/owntone-server-race-condition-dos-via-daap-login
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