CVE-2026-5409
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2026-5409 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Monero protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Monero protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.4.0, <= 4.4.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.6.0, <= 4.6.4 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/21066Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-08.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21066Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-5409?
Monero protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
How severe is CVE-2026-5409?
CVE-2026-5409 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5409?
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.
How Strix Helps
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