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CVE-2026-5680

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.40% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-27 · Last synced 2026-09-18

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in Undertow allows remote attackers to exploit the PerMessageDeflateFunction.largerBuffer() method by sending specially crafted WebSocket messages, leading to excessive memory consumption. This can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected application, making it critical for organizations using Undertow to prioritize mitigation efforts. System administrators and security teams should assess their environments for this flaw to prevent potential service disruptions.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-5680
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.40%

Original NVD Description

A flaw was found in Undertow. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted WebSocket messages with permessage-deflate negotiated. This could lead to excessive memory consumption due to the PerMessageDeflateFunction.largerBuffer() method using exponential doubling, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected application.