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CVE-2026-88409

8.8 HIGHpublic exploit available

Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-22

AI risk analysis

Summary
The flaw in FalkorDB (Redis module) v4.20.1 to v4.20.4 involves a buffer overflow in the _Decode_GrB_Matrix function, allowing attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted input. This vulnerability is significant because it can lead to service disruption without requiring user interaction.
Exploitability
Exploiting this vulnerability is relatively straightforward as it requires a crafted input, but the attacker must have the ability to send such input to the affected version of FalkorDB.
Blast radius
If exploited, this vulnerability could result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for services relying on the affected version of FalkorDB, potentially impacting availability and user experience.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Upgrade to FalkorDB v4.20.5 or later.
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NVD description

FalkorDB (Redis module) v4.20.1 to v4.20.4 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the _Decode_GrB_Matrix function (/v19/decode_matrix.c). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-120

Public exploit & PoC references

All references

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