Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Liftoff-sr CIPster by Liftoff-sr
CVE-2026-76988

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Liftoff-sr

Status
Cipster
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-76988?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Liftoff-sr CIPster, specifically in the function CipConnMgrClass::forward_open located in cipconnectionmanager.cc. This can be exploited through manipulation of the product_code_ argument, leading to potential out-of-bounds read conditions. The vulnerability allows remote execution of attacks, making it critical for users to apply the available patch, ea870a274bf68dfaa3f511f20e2fff6778fb7b74, to mitigate the risks associated with this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

CIPster 1802525be27d33e19a9a83c163e331a1d13b1892

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-76988 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/393611
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/393611/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-76988
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Carnegie (VulDB User)
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