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CVE-2026-88647

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.21%
  1. Published8 Oct 2026

Description

A hostname verification bypass in GnuTLS v3.8.13 allows attackers to circumvent the Common Name fallback mechanism and eavesdrop on communications via a crafted certificate.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-88647 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-88647 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.21%.

How severe is CVE-2026-88647?

CVE-2026-88647 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-88647?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.