CVE-2026-7378

Name: CVE-2026-7378
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-30T06:16:17.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-7378 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Crash in sharkd 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Crash in sharkd 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service

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

0.19%

9.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.15
Wireshark	Wireshark	>= 4.6.0, < 4.6.5

References

https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21207Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-49.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7378?

Crash in sharkd 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service

How severe is CVE-2026-7378?

CVE-2026-7378 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7378?

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