CVE-2026-33151: socketio socket.io · Improper Input Validation
Affects socketio socket.ioSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High · fixed in 4.2.6 : patch socketio socket.io soon.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.2.6, 3.4.4, 3.3.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade socket.io to 4.2.6, 3.4.4 or 3.3.5; socket.io/socket.io to 3.3.5.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| socketiosocket.io | Affected
| Fixed in
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| socketiosocket.io | Affected
| Fixed in
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| socketiosocket.io | Affected
| Fixed in
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npmsocket.io/socket.iopkg:npm/socket.io/socket.ioOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Socket.IO to version 3.3.5, 3.4.4, or 4.2.6 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
Socket.IO versions prior to 3.3.5, 3.4.4, and 4.2.6 contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A specially crafted packet can cause the server to buffer a large number of binary attachments, potentially exhausting server memory. This vulnerability has been patched in the specified versions.
References
- github.com/socketio/socket.io/security/advisories/GHSA-677m-j7p3-52f9 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/socketio/socket.io/commit/719f9ebab0772ffb882bd614b387e585c1aa75d4 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/socketio/socket.io/commit/9d39f1f080510f036782f2177fac701cc041faaf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/socketio/socket.io/commit/b25738c416c4e32fbff62ee182afa8f6d0dacf78 (opens in a new tab)