CVE-2026-22868
published 2026-01-13CVE-2026-22868: go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially…
PriorityP342high7.5CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.57%
42.8th percentile
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.8.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ethereum | go-ethereum | < 1.16.8 | 1.16.8 |
| ethereum | go_ethereum | < 1.16.8 | 1.16.8 |
| github.com | ethereum_go-ethereum | >= 0 < 1.16.8 | 1.16.8 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.5HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
nvdv4.07.1HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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OSV
High CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message in github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
osv·2026-01-23
CVE-2026-22868 High CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message in github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
High CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message in github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
High CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message in github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
OSV
go-ethereum is vulnerable to high CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message
osv·2026-01-13
CVE-2026-22868 [HIGH] go-ethereum is vulnerable to high CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message
go-ethereum is vulnerable to high CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message
**Impact**
An attacker can cause high CPU usage by sending a specially crafted p2p message.
More details to be released later.
**Credit**
This issue was reported to the Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty Program by @Yenya030
GHSA
go-ethereum is vulnerable to high CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message
ghsa·2026-01-13
CVE-2026-22868 [HIGH] CWE-20 go-ethereum is vulnerable to high CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message
go-ethereum is vulnerable to high CPU usage leading to DoS via malicious p2p message
**Impact**
An attacker can cause high CPU usage by sending a specially crafted p2p message.
More details to be released later.
**Credit**
This issue was reported to the Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty Program by @Yenya030
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Wiz
CVE-2026-26313 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
blogs_wiz·CVSS 7.1
CVE-2026-26313 [HIGH] CVE-2026-26313 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
## CVE-2026-26313 :
Ethereum Geth vulnerability analysis and mitigation
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.17.0, an attacker can cause high memory usage by sending a specially-crafted p2p message. The issue is resolved in the v1.17.0 release.
Source : NVD
## 6.9
Score
Published February 19, 2026
Severity MEDIUM
CNA Score 6.9
Affected Technologies
Ethereum Geth
Linux Alpine
Has Public Exploit No
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Release Date N/A
CISA KEV Due Date N/A
Exploitation Probability Percentile (EPSS) 9
Exploitation Probability (EPSS) N/A
Affected packages and libraries
cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:go_ethereum
github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
Sources
Alpine 3.23, edge Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at:
Wiz
CVE-2026-26314 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
blogs_wiz·CVSS 7.1
CVE-2026-26314 [HIGH] CVE-2026-26314 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
## CVE-2026-26314 :
Ethereum Geth vulnerability analysis and mitigation
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.16.9, a vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. The problem is resolved in the v1.16.9 and v1.17.0 releases of Geth.
Source : NVD
## 8.7
Score
Published February 19, 2026
Severity HIGH
CNA Score 8.7
Affected Technologies
Ethereum Geth
Linux Alpine
Has Public Exploit No
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Release Date N/A
CISA KEV Due Date N/A
Exploitation Probability Percentile (EPSS) 20.7
Exploitation Probability (EPSS) 0.1
Affected packages and libraries
geth
github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
Sources
Alpine 3.23, edge Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: M
Wiz
CVE-2026-22862 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
blogs_wiz·CVSS 7.1
CVE-2026-22862 [HIGH] CVE-2026-22862 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
## CVE-2026-22862 :
Ethereum Geth vulnerability analysis and mitigation
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.8.
Source : NVD
## 7.1
Score
Published January 13, 2026
Severity HIGH
CNA Score 7.1
Affected Technologies
Ethereum Geth
Has Public Exploit Yes
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Release Date N/A
CISA KEV Due Date N/A
Exploitation Probability Percentile (EPSS) 13.1
Exploitation Probability (EPSS) N/A
Affected packages and libraries
cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:go_ethereum
github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
Sources
GoLang Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: Jan 14, 2026
Windows Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: J
Wiz
CVE-2026-22868 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
blogs_wiz·CVSS 7.1
CVE-2026-22868 [HIGH] CVE-2026-22868 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
## CVE-2026-22868 :
Ethereum Geth vulnerability analysis and mitigation
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.8.
Source : NVD
## 7.1
Score
Published January 13, 2026
Severity HIGH
CNA Score 7.1
Affected Technologies
Ethereum Geth
Has Public Exploit No
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Release Date N/A
CISA KEV Due Date N/A
Exploitation Probability Percentile (EPSS) 13.1
Exploitation Probability (EPSS) N/A
Affected packages and libraries
cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:go_ethereum
github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
Sources
GoLang Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: Jan 14, 2026
Windows Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: Ja
Wiz
CVE-2026-26315 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
blogs_wiz·CVSS 7.1
CVE-2026-26315 [HIGH] CVE-2026-26315 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
## CVE-2026-26315 :
Ethereum Geth vulnerability analysis and mitigation
/geth/nodekey
Source : NVD
## 6.9
Score
Published February 19, 2026
Severity MEDIUM
CNA Score 6.9
Affected Technologies
Ethereum Geth
Linux Alpine
Has Public Exploit No
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Release Date N/A
CISA KEV Due Date N/A
Exploitation Probability Percentile (EPSS) 7.6
Exploitation Probability (EPSS) N/A
Affected packages and libraries
cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:go_ethereum
github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
Sources
Alpine 3.23, edge Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: Mar 02, 2026
GoLang Severity MEDIUM Has Fix Added at: Feb 19, 2026
Windows Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: Feb 20, 2026
Windows Severity HIGH Has Fix Added at: Feb 24, 2026
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2026-01-13
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