CVE-2026-52856 Details
Description
Wings is the server control plane for Pterodactyl, a free, open-source game server management panel. Prior to 1.13.0, a malformed packet received during the SFTP connection handshake causes a Go panic. This issue is fixed in version 1.13.0.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Pterodactyl Wings versions prior to 1.13.0. During the SFTP connection handshake, a malformed packet can be received and parsed, leading to a Go panic and causing a disruption in service. This issue affects all Wings users with an open SFTP port.
Users can upgrade to Pterodactyl Wings version 1.13.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. Instructions for downloading this version are available on the Pterodactyl Wings GitHub Releases page.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Jul 31, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 31, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/pterodactyl/wings/commit/8e49c7c0eda815d3ada171831876a1c14c493026 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/pterodactyl/wings/releases/tag/v1.13.0 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/pterodactyl/wings/security/advisories/GHSA-ghrq-5wpp-hxx5 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-129 | Improper Validation of Array Index | [email protected] |
| CWE-248 | Uncaught Exception | [email protected] |
| CWE-617 | Reachable Assertion | [email protected] |
| CWE-755 | Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Pterodactyl Wings | < 1.13.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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