MEDIUM
CVE-2026-6948
CWE-770Published: May 4, 2026· Updated: May 4, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.7th
Official Description
Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.4 contain a resource exhaustion vulnerability in the server's agent control channel.
This allows a compromised or rogue Velociraptor client to crash the server via out-of-memory (OOM) by sending crafted messages through the normal client communication channel.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6948 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high 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 4.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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-2026-6948
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMay 4, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-6948 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.