CVE-2026-91150

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.89%

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CVE-2026-91150 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Cockpit. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker, without prior authentication, to send specially crafted fragmented WebSocket messages. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in Cockpit. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker, without prior authentication, to send specially crafted fragmented WebSocket messages. These messages accumulate without a total-size limit, leading to unbounded memory exhaustion and a denial of service in the `cockpit-ws` service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.89%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 Extended Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.8 Extended Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7All versions
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Dev SpacesAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-91150?
A flaw was found in Cockpit. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker, without prior authentication, to send specially crafted fragmented WebSocket messages. These messages accumulate without a total-size limit, leading to unbounded memory exhaustion and a denial of service in the `cockpit-ws` service.
How severe is CVE-2026-91150?
CVE-2026-91150 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-91150?
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