Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Redis Affects Unauthenticated Access
CVE-2026-72568

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Redis

Status
Redis
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-72568?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Redis version 8.8.1, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the Redis Cluster Bus port. By sending specially crafted PING messages, attackers can potentially cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information, underscoring the importance of using secure configurations and applying updates promptly.

Affected Version(s)

Redis 0 <= 8.8.1

References

https://redis.io/
third-party-advisory
https://github.com/redis/redis
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

shaxriyor abdullayev (Kamol_cs)
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