CVE-2026-28212

Name: CVE-2026-28212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-17T19:16:35.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28212 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Firebird is an open-source relational database management system. In versions prior to 6.0.0, 5.0.4, 4.0.7 and 3.0.14, when processing an op_slice network packet, the server passes an unprepared structure containing a null pointer to the SDL_info() function, resulting in a null pointer dereference and server crash. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Firebird is an open-source relational database management system. In versions prior to 6.0.0, 5.0.4, 4.0.7 and 3.0.14, when processing an op_slice network packet, the server passes an unprepared structure containing a null pointer to the SDL_info() function, resulting in a null pointer dereference and server crash. An unauthenticated attacker can trigger this by sending a crafted packet to the server port. This issue has been fixed in versions 6.0.0, 5.0.4, 4.0.7 and 3.0.14.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Firebirdsql	Firebird	< 3.0.14
Firebirdsql	Firebird	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.7
Firebirdsql	Firebird	>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.4

References

https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/releases/tag/v3.0.14Release Notes
https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/releases/tag/v4.0.7Release Notes
https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/releases/tag/v5.0.4Release Notes
https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/security/advisories/GHSA-9884-9qm3-hqchExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28212?

How severe is CVE-2026-28212?

CVE-2026-28212 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28212?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST