CVE-2026-78012

An issue in the NetStaX EtherNet/IP Stack prior to v5.6.1 could allow a large Class 3 explicit-message request to exceed the application-side receive buffer without generating an error or warning. The result could be memory corruption, a device crash, or a potential remote attack vector without the originating device receiving a CIP error indicating that the request could not be processed.

  • Published Sep 1, 2026
  • CVSS 9.3 critical
  • 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-78012 at the National Vulnerability Database