Vulnerability Description
A flaw has been found in boazsegev facil.io up to 0.7.4. Affected is the function websocket_on_protocol_error in the library lib/facil/http/parsers/websocket_parser.h of the component WebSocket Frame Parser. This manipulation of the argument on_message causes improper input validation. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/boazsegev/facil.io/
- https://github.com/boazsegev/facil.io/issues/169
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16632
- https://vuldb.com/submit/860585
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/382382
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/382382/cti
- https://vuldb.com/submit/860585
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-16632?
CVE-2026-16632 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). A flaw has been found in boazsegev facil.io up to 0.7.4. Affected is the function websocket_on_protocol_error in the library lib/facil/http/parsers/websocket_parser.h of the component WebSocket Frame ...
How severe is CVE-2026-16632?
CVE-2026-16632 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16632?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.