Vulnerability Description
Algernon is a small self-contained pure-Go web server. Prior to 1.17.7, the SSE event server bound to 0.0.0.0:5553 on Linux/macOS by default because the platform-dependent host default in engine/flags.go:39-46 set host = "" for non-Windows, and utils.JoinHostPort("", ":5553") resolves to ":5553". This vulnerability is fixed in 1.17.7.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xyproto/algernon/security/advisories/GHSA-gj84-924c-48fx
- https://github.com/xyproto/algernon/security/advisories/GHSA-gj84-924c-48fx
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46430?
CVE-2026-46430 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Algernon is a small self-contained pure-Go web server. Prior to 1.17.7, the SSE event server bound to 0.0.0.0:5553 on Linux/macOS by default because the platform-dependent host default in engine/flags...
How severe is CVE-2026-46430?
CVE-2026-46430 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-46430?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.