CVE-2026-94408
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2026-94408 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400) in Elasticsearch can lead denial of service via Excessive Allocation (CAPEC-130). EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400) in Elasticsearch can lead denial of service via Excessive Allocation (CAPEC-130)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Elasticsearch | >= 8.0.0, < 8.19.22 |
| Elastic | Elasticsearch | >= 9.0.0, < 9.4.7 |
| Elastic | Elasticsearch | >= 9.5.0, < 9.5.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-94408?
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400) in Elasticsearch can lead denial of service via Excessive Allocation (CAPEC-130)
How severe is CVE-2026-94408?
CVE-2026-94408 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-94408?
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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