CVE-2026-22862
HIGH
GHSA-mr7q-c9w9-wh4h
7.5
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
Patch Released
Jan 29, 2026 - 18:03 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 21:15 nvd
HIGH 7.5
Description
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.8.
Analysis
Go Ethereum nodes can be remotely crashed by unauthenticated attackers sending specially crafted network messages, resulting in denial of service. This network-based attack requires no user interaction and affects Golang and Go Ethereum implementations prior to version 1.16.8. …
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Remediation
Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Vendor patch is available.
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Priority Score
38
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Medium
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Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +38
POC: 0
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