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CVE-2026-86098

HIGH · CVSS 7.4 EPSS 0.35% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-04 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ndpi_json_string_escape function of ntop nDPI versions prior to 6.0, which can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted network packet data, including TLS SNI, HTTP headers, or DNS names. This flaw can lead to heap corruption, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Organizations using affected versions of ntop nDPI should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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CVE
CVE-2026-86098
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.4
EPSS
0.35%

Original NVD Description

ntop nDPI versions before 6.0 contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ndpi_json_string_escape function that writes beyond caller-supplied buffer boundaries. Attackers can trigger the overflow by supplying crafted network packet data including TLS SNI, HTTP headers, or DNS names that reach the vulnerable function, causing heap corruption.