CVE-2026-5124
CWE-266Published: March 30, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026
Official Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in osrg GoBGP up to 4.3.0. Affected is the function BGPHeader.DecodeFromBytes of the file pkg/packet/bgp/bgp.go of the component BGP Header Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The attack is considered to have high complexity. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The identifier of the patch is f0f24a2a901cbf159260698211ab15c583ced131. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5124 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-5124 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts