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CVE-2026-2966Cesanta · Mongoose

Vulnerability data via NVD (ingested)

CVSS v3.1
3.7
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS percentile
37
Exploit Prediction Scoring System · top 63% of all CVEs
Description

A weakness has been identified in Cesanta Mongoose up to 7.20. The impacted element is the function mg_sendnsreq of the file /src/dns.c of the component DNS Transaction ID Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument random can lead to insufficiently random values. The attack can be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Timeline
Published 2026-02-23
Modified 2026-04-29

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