MEDIUM
CVE-2026-7572
CWE-193Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.3th
Official Description
An off-by-one error (CWE-193) in the ConsumeUnit16Array and ConsumeUnit64Array functions in Velocidex Velociraptor before version 0.76.5 on Windows and Linux allows a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a process crash by providing a specially crafted .evtx file to the parse_evtx VQL plugin.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7572 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
Linux
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-7572
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-193
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMay 6, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-193)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-7572 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.