Is CVE-2026-26314 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26314 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26314 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26314 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26314?

CVE-2026-26314 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.06%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-26314

CWE-20Published: February 19, 2026· Updated: Feb 23, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:11.6th

Official Description

go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.16.9, a vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. The problem is resolved in the v1.16.9 and v1.17.0 releases of Geth.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26314 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.