CVE-2026-86098

ntop nDPI versions before 6.0 contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ndpi_json_string_escape function that writes beyond caller-supplied buffer boundaries. Attackers can trigger the overflow by supplying crafted network packet data including TLS SNI, HTTP headers, or DNS names that reach the vulnerable function, causing heap corruption.

  • Published Sep 4, 2026
  • CVSS 8.3 high
  • 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-86098 at the National Vulnerability Database