Is CVE-2026-26076 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26076 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26076 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26076 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26076?

CVE-2026-26076 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.05%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-26076

CWE-770Published: February 12, 2026· Updated: Feb 13, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:16.2th

Official Description

ntpd-rs is a full-featured implementation of the Network Time Protocol. Prior to 1.7.1, an attacker can remotely induce moderate increases (2-4 times above normal) in cpu usage. When having NTS enabled on an ntpd-rs server, an attacker can create malformed NTS packets that take significantly more effort for the server to respond to by requesting a large number of cookies. This can lead to degraded server performance even when a server could otherwise handle the load. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.7.1.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26076 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.