A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in nats-io nats-server . The affected element is the function wsRead of the component WebSocket Frame Handler . Such manipulation leads to integer overflow. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-27889 . It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-353481 · CVE-2026-27889 · GCVE-0-2026-27889
NATS-IO NATS-SERVER WEBSOCKET FRAME WSREAD INTEGER OVERFLOW
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in nats-io nats-server. The impacted element is the function wsRead of the component WebSocket Frame Handler. Performing a manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-27889. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in nats-io nats-server (affected version not known). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function wsRead of the component WebSocket Frame Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on availability.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-27889. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Vendor
nats-io
Name
nats-server
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo
03/25/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-27889 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353481
Entryinfo
Created: 03/25/2026 20:20
Changes: 03/25/2026 20:20 (51)
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Cache ID: 99:B84:101
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