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CVE-2026-44756

10.0 · CRITICAL

A memory safety vulnerability exists in the Extended Passport Protocol (EPP) processing library.

Published Sep 8, 2026CWE-120EPSS 1.40%

Overview

CVE-2026-44756 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A memory safety vulnerability exists in the Extended Passport Protocol (EPP) processing library. Under specific conditions, an unauthenticated attacker could exploit a crafted network request containing a malformed EPP header, potentially resulting in undefined behavior and abnormal program termination. Successful exploitation may have a high impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44756?

CVE-2026-44756 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-44756?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-44756?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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