How severe is CVE-2026-5404?

CVE-2026-5404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-5404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-5404?

CVE-2026-5404 affects Wireshark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5404?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-5404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26460.

When was CVE-2026-5404 published?

CVE-2026-5404 was published on 2026-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5404

CVE-2026-5404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26460
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2026-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

K12 RF5 file parser crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5404?: K12 RF5 file parser crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
How severe is CVE-2026-5404?: CVE-2026-5404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-5404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-5404?: CVE-2026-5404 affects Wireshark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5404?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-5404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26460.
When was CVE-2026-5404 published?: CVE-2026-5404 was published on 2026-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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