CVE-2026-6525

Name: CVE-2026-6525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-02T12:16:16.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-6525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	>= 4.6.0, < 4.6.5

References

https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21008Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-36.htmlVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21008Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6525?

IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4

How severe is CVE-2026-6525?

CVE-2026-6525 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6525?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-6525?

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Source: NVD / NIST