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CVE-2026-38999

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 1.40% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-16 · Last synced 2026-10-13

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A Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the mk_sched_event_close function of Monkey can be exploited by attackers to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending specially crafted HTTP requests. This issue affects unspecified products utilizing the affected version of Monkey. Organizations relying on Monkey for server operations should prioritize remediation to prevent potential service disruptions.

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CVE
CVE-2026-38999
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
1.40%

Original NVD Description

A Null Pointer Dereference in the mk_sched_event_close function (mk_server/mk_scheduler.c) of Monkey through commit 4fb0c16 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.