Is CVE-2026-50196 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-50196 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-50196 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-50196 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-50196?

CVE-2026-50196 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-50196

CWE-20Published: June 17, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Steeltoe is an open source project that provides a collection of libraries that helps users build cloud-native applications. In Steeltoe.Discovery.Eureka prior to versions 4.2.0 and 3.4.0, `DataCenterInfo.FromJson` throws `ArgumentException` for any `name` value other than `"MyOwn"` or `"Amazon"`, despite the Java Eureka specification defining a third valid value: `"Netflix"`. The exception propagates through the entire registry deserialization chain and is swallowed by the periodic cache refresh task, leaving the local service registry permanently empty or stale. Versions 4.2.0 and 3.4.0 patch the issue. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, remove any registrations using unsupported `DataCenterInfo.name` values from the registry. In mixed Java/Spring and Steeltoe environments, audit for the `Netflix` data center type before deploying Steeltoe Eureka clients.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-50196 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.