CVE-2026-47783

Description

A flaw was found in memcached. A remote attacker can exploit a timing side channel during Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL) password database authentication. This vulnerability allows an attacker to observe subtle timing differences, which could be used to enumerate valid usernames.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details

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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown

Red HatNVDcve.org
Base Score8.1N/A8.1
Attack VectorNetworkN/ANetwork
Attack ComplexityHighN/AHigh
Privileges RequiredNoneN/ANone
User InteractionNoneN/ANone
ScopeUnchangedN/AUnchanged
ConfidentialityHighN/AHigh
Integrity ImpactHighN/AHigh
Availability ImpactHighN/AHigh

Vector

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

cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Understanding the Weakness (CWE)

Confidentiality,Access Control

Technical Impact: Read Application Data; Bypass Protection Mechanism

Frequently Asked Questions

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