CVE-2026-26932

Improper Validation of Array Index in Packetbeat Leading to Denial of Service

Published Feb 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in the PostgreSQL protocol parser in Packetbeat can lead Denial of Service via Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153). An attacker can send a specially crafted packet causing a Go runtime panic that terminates the Packetbeat process. This vulnerability requires the pgsql protocol to be explicitly enabled and configured to monitor traffic on the targeted port.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Elasticsearch
Elasticsearch packetbeat
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:elasticsearch:packetbeat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Elasticsearch
Elasticsearch packetbeat
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First Time appeared Elastic
Elastic packetbeat
Vendors & Products Elastic
Elastic packetbeat
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Description Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in the PostgreSQL protocol parser in Packetbeat can lead Denial of Service via Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153). An attacker can send a specially crafted packet causing a Go runtime panic that terminates the Packetbeat process. This vulnerability requires the pgsql protocol to be explicitly enabled and configured to monitor traffic on the targeted port.
Title Improper Validation of Array Index in Packetbeat Leading to Denial of Service
Weaknesses CWE-129
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
elastic
Published
Updated
Feb 26, 2026, 6:28 PM
Reserved
Feb 16, 2026, 4:42 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 26, 2026, 6:23 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:26 AM