CVE-2026-52879 Details
Description
Klever-Go is the Go implementation of the Klever blockchain protocol. In versions 1.7.14 through 1.7.17, the direct-message ingress handler spawns a new goroutine for every incoming direct message before the processor-level antiflood layer makes any admission decision, with no semaphore, throttler, or bound on the number of concurrent in-flight spawns. Because the antiflood check runs inside the spawned goroutine rather than before it, a single connected peer can open a direct-send stream and send a stream of well-formed messages to force unbounded goroutine creation, where each goroutine allocates its own stack and holds a message reference until processing completes, adding scheduler and garbage-collection pressure faster than the runtime can drain it. This lets one peer degrade the node's availability and its ability to process legitimate traffic, resulting in a remotely triggerable denial of service. The issue is fixed in 1.7.18.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Klever-Go, specifically in versions 1.7.14 through 1.7.17. The issue arises in the direct-message ingress handler, which spawns a new goroutine for each incoming direct message before the processor-level antiflood layer can make an admission decision. This lack of control allows a single connected peer to send a continuous stream of messages, leading to unbounded goroutine creation. Each goroutine consumes stack space and holds message references until processing is complete, causing increased pressure on the scheduler and garbage collection. As a result, the node's availability is degraded, disrupting its ability to handle legitimate traffic.
Users are advised to upgrade to Klever-Go version 1.7.18, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed Aug 7, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/klever-io/klever-go/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2g-6j7h-98wg | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://github.com/klever-io/klever-go/releases/tag/v1.7.18 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/klever-io/klever-go/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2g-6j7h-98wg | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | [email protected] |
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Klever-Go | >= 1.7.14, <= 1.7.17 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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