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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-23538 · published 16 July 2026

CVE-2026-23538: Allocation without limits vulnerability

A vulnerability was identified in the Feast Feature Server's `/ws/chat` endpoint that allows remote attackers to establish persistent WebSocket connections without any authentication. By opening a large number of simultaneous connections, an attacker can exhaust server resources—such as memory, CPU, and file descriptors—leading to a complete denial of service for legitimate users.

7.5 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.89% · top 42.1% CWE-770 · Allocation without limits Awaiting Analysis
7.5CVSS 3.1 base score
0.89%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
16 Jul 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A vulnerability was identified in the Feast Feature Server's `/ws/chat` endpoint that allows remote attackers to establish persistent WebSocket connections without any authentication. By opening a large number of simultaneous connections, an attacker can exhaust server resources—such as memory, CPU, and file descriptors—leading to a complete denial of service for legitimate users.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-23538), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.