CVE-2026-6948 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.4 contain a resource exhaustion vulnerability in the server's agent control channel. This allows a compromised or rogue Velociraptor client to crash the server via out-of-memory (OOM) by sending crafted messages through the normal client communication channel.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770

References

https://docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2026-6948/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-6948?

CVE-2026-6948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.4 contain a resource exhaustion vulnerability in the server's agent control channel. This allows a compromised or rogue Velociraptor client to crash the server v...

How severe is CVE-2026-6948?

CVE-2026-6948 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-6948?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.