CVSS v3
7.4
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
ntop nDPI versions before 6.0 contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ndpi_json_string_escape function that writes beyond caller-supplied buffer boundaries. Attackers can trigger the overflow by supplying crafted network packet data including TLS SNI, HTTP headers, or DNS names that reach the vulnerable function, causing heap corruption.
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-09-04
- Last Modified
- 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-86098?
ntop nDPI versions before 6.0 contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ndpi_json_string_escape function that writes beyond caller-supplied buffer boundaries. Attackers can trigger the overflow by supplying crafted network packet data including TLS SNI, HTTP headers, or DNS names that reach the vulnerable function, causing heap corruption.
Is CVE-2026-86098 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-86098 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.6% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-86098?
CVE-2026-86098 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.4 (HIGH severity).
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