CVE-2026-7836 — LOW (3.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

An incorrect calculation in the hextoint macro in Netatalk 2.0.0 through 4.4.2 due to improper uppercase character handling allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause limited data modification via crafted hexadecimal input.

CVSS Score

3.1

LOW

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-682

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-7836

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-7836?

CVE-2026-7836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.1 (LOW). An incorrect calculation in the hextoint macro in Netatalk 2.0.0 through 4.4.2 due to improper uppercase character handling allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause limited data modification vi...

How severe is CVE-2026-7836?

CVE-2026-7836 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-7836?

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