CVE-2026-22261

3.7 LOW
Published: January 27, 2026 Modified: January 29, 2026
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Description

Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine. Prior to versions 8.0.3 and 7.0.14, various inefficiencies in xff handling, especially for alerts not triggered in a tx, can lead to severe slowdowns. Versions 8.0.3 and 7.0.14 contain a patch. As a workaround, disable XFF support in the eve configuration. The setting is disabled by default.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-5jvg-5j3p-34cf
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Vendor Advisory
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/8156
Source: security-advisories@github.com
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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.7 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
22th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

oisf