CVE-2026-6948 Details
Description
Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.4 contain a resource exhaustion vulnerability in the server's agent control channel. This allows a compromised or rogue Velociraptor client to crash the server via out-of-memory (OOM) by sending crafted messages through the normal client communication channel.
A resource exhaustion vulnerability has been identified in Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.4. This vulnerability resides in the server's agent control channel, where a compromised or rogue Velociraptor client can send crafted messages through the normal client communication channel. These messages can overwhelm the server, leading to a crash by causing out-of-memory conditions.
Users can upgrade to Velociraptor version 0.76.4 or 0.75.9, depending on their current version. Instructions for upgrading a Velociraptor server are available in the Velociraptor documentation.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2026-6948/ | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | [email protected] |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |