MEDIUM
CVE-2026-26931
CWE-789Published: March 19, 2026· Updated: Mar 20, 2026
5.7
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.1th
Official Description
Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value (CWE-789) in the Prometheus remote_write HTTP handler in Metricbeat can lead Denial of Service via Excessive Allocation (CAPEC-130).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-26931 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-26931
CVSS Score5.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-789
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMar 19, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-789)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-26931 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.