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HIGH

CVE-2026-22862

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-18

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Packages

  • github.com/ethereum/go-ethereumGoall versions · fixed in 1.16.8

Full record on NVD

Description

go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.8.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-29

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22862?

go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.8.

Is CVE-2026-22862 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-22862 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.7% on 2026-10-18, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-22862?

CVE-2026-22862 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

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