CVE-2026-54274
CVE-2026-54274 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aiohttp 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-770.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 6.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38311
- Weakness: CWE-770
- Affected product: Aiohttp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.1, if an attacker sends large incomplete websocket frame payloads, it may be possible to bypass the usual size limits on memory use. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.14.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-54274?
- AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.1, if an attacker sends large incomplete websocket frame payloads, it may be possible to bypass the usual size limits on memory use. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.14.1.
- How severe is CVE-2026-54274?
- CVE-2026-54274 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-2026-54274 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-54274?
- CVE-2026-54274 affects Aiohttp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-54274?
- 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-2026-54274 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-54274 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38311.
- When was CVE-2026-54274 published?
- CVE-2026-54274 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-26.
References
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/14b6ee851fb16ec199acb950de0c82d476799e7d
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-xcgm-r5h9-7989
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:aiohttp:aiohttp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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