MEDIUM
CVE-2026-43504
CWE-863Published: May 1, 2026· Updated: May 1, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.1th
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Prosody before 0.12.6 and 1.0.0 through 13.0.0 before 13.0.5, when mod_proxy65 is enabled. Because mod_proxy65 mishandles access control in a paused scenario, relaying of unauthenticated traffic can occur.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43504 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
prosody1 product
prosody
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://prosody.im/security/advisory_735dd9d3/Mitigation · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/01/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-43504
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 1, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-43504 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.