CVE-2026-8275: Integer Coercion Error in bettercap
CVE-2026-8275 is an integer coercion vulnerability in bettercap versions up to 2.41.5, specifically in the ippReadChunkedBody function of the zerogod IPP Service component. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires high attack complexity and no user interaction. A public exploit exists, though exploitation is considered difficult. A patch has been identified but no official remediation level or vendor advisory details are provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-8275 affects bettercap up to version 2.41.5 in the ippReadChunkedBody function within the zerogod IPP Service module. It involves an integer coercion error triggered by manipulated input, which can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction. The attack complexity is high, and the vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3 (medium severity). A patch commit (3731d5576cffae9eefe3721cd46a40933304129f) is referenced, but no official vendor advisory or remediation level is available to confirm patch status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unintended behavior due to integer coercion errors in the affected function. The CVSS score of 6.3 indicates a medium severity impact with limited scope and no privileges required. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely, but the high attack complexity reduces the likelihood of widespread exploitation. A public exploit is available, increasing risk if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch addressing this vulnerability has been identified (commit 3731d5576cffae9eefe3721cd46a40933304129f). It is recommended to apply this patch to affected bettercap versions (up to 2.41.5) to remediate the issue. Since no official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided, verify patch availability and applicability from the official bettercap project or trusted sources before deployment. Until patched, consider restricting access to the zerogod IPP Service component if feasible.
CVE-2026-8275: Integer Coercion Error in bettercap
Description
CVE-2026-8275 is an integer coercion vulnerability in bettercap versions up to 2.41.5, specifically in the ippReadChunkedBody function of the zerogod IPP Service component. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires high attack complexity and no user interaction. A public exploit exists, though exploitation is considered difficult. A patch has been identified but no official remediation level or vendor advisory details are provided.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-8275 affects bettercap up to version 2.41.5 in the ippReadChunkedBody function within the zerogod IPP Service module. It involves an integer coercion error triggered by manipulated input, which can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction. The attack complexity is high, and the vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3 (medium severity). A patch commit (3731d5576cffae9eefe3721cd46a40933304129f) is referenced, but no official vendor advisory or remediation level is available to confirm patch status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unintended behavior due to integer coercion errors in the affected function. The CVSS score of 6.3 indicates a medium severity impact with limited scope and no privileges required. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely, but the high attack complexity reduces the likelihood of widespread exploitation. A public exploit is available, increasing risk if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch addressing this vulnerability has been identified (commit 3731d5576cffae9eefe3721cd46a40933304129f). It is recommended to apply this patch to affected bettercap versions (up to 2.41.5) to remediate the issue. Since no official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided, verify patch availability and applicability from the official bettercap project or trusted sources before deployment. Until patched, consider restricting access to the zerogod IPP Service component if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-10T16:05:45.629Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a01758dcbff5d86109c7ed4
Added to database: 05/11/2026, 06:22:05 UTC
Last enriched: 05/18/2026, 10:44:31 UTC
Last updated: 06/27/2026, 08:51:20 UTC
Views: 89
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