CVE-2026-0716

4.8 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds No fix listed Memory safety Library

What it is

A flaw was found in libsoup’s WebSocket frame processing when handling incoming messages. If a non-default configuration is used where the maximum incoming payload size is unset, the library may read memory outside the intended bounds. This can cause unintended memory exposure or a crash. Applications using libsoup’s WebSocket support with this configuration may be impacted.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2026-01-13 23:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-11-05 17:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-01-13 23:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-11-05 17:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-805
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record