CVE-2026-88647
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
A hostname verification bypass in GnuTLS v3.8.13 allows attackers to circumvent the Common Name fallback mechanism and eavesdrop on communications via a crafted certificate.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-08 17:17:17.783000
Last modified
2026-10-19 16:17:08.333000
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"id": "CVE-2026-88647",
"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-10-08T17:17:17.783",
"lastModified": "2026-10-19T16:17:08.333",
"vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
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"affected": [
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"source": "[email protected]",
"affectedData": [
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"product": "n/a",
"versions": [
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"baseScore": 6.5,
"baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"attackComplexity": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "NONE",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "UNCHANGED",
"confidentialityImpact": "LOW",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"availabilityImpact": "NONE"
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"source": "[email protected]"
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"url": "https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls/-/issues/1802",
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