CVE-2026-8276: Integer Coercion Error in bettercap
CVE-2026-8276 is a medium severity vulnerability in bettercap versions up to 2.41.5. It involves an integer coercion error in the MySQL Server component, specifically in the file modules/mysql_server/mysql_server.go. The flaw can be exploited remotely but requires a high level of complexity and no user interaction. Although an exploit has been published, exploitation is considered difficult. A patch identified by commit 0eaa375c5e5446bfba94a290eff92967a5deac9e is recommended to address this issue. No official vendor advisory or patch status is confirmed in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in bettercap up to version 2.41.5 is due to an integer coercion error within the MySQL Server module (modules/mysql_server/mysql_server.go). The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the system, potentially causing unintended behavior due to improper integer handling. Exploitation requires high complexity and no privileges or user interaction, with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3 (medium severity). A patch commit has been identified but no official remediation level or vendor advisory is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
The integer coercion error could lead to unexpected behavior in bettercap's MySQL Server component when exploited remotely. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3. No direct evidence of widespread exploitation is reported, and the attack complexity is high, reducing the likelihood of successful exploitation in typical environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch commit (0eaa375c5e5446bfba94a290eff92967a5deac9e) has been identified to fix this vulnerability. It is advisable to apply this patch or update to a fixed version once available. Since no official vendor advisory or patch status is provided, users should monitor the official bettercap repositories or vendor channels for confirmation and updated remediation guidance. Until patched, cautious use of the affected versions is recommended.
CVE-2026-8276: Integer Coercion Error in bettercap
Description
CVE-2026-8276 is a medium severity vulnerability in bettercap versions up to 2.41.5. It involves an integer coercion error in the MySQL Server component, specifically in the file modules/mysql_server/mysql_server.go. The flaw can be exploited remotely but requires a high level of complexity and no user interaction. Although an exploit has been published, exploitation is considered difficult. A patch identified by commit 0eaa375c5e5446bfba94a290eff92967a5deac9e is recommended to address this issue. No official vendor advisory or patch status is confirmed in the provided data.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in bettercap up to version 2.41.5 is due to an integer coercion error within the MySQL Server module (modules/mysql_server/mysql_server.go). The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the system, potentially causing unintended behavior due to improper integer handling. Exploitation requires high complexity and no privileges or user interaction, with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.3 (medium severity). A patch commit has been identified but no official remediation level or vendor advisory is provided in the data.
Potential Impact
The integer coercion error could lead to unexpected behavior in bettercap's MySQL Server component when exploited remotely. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3. No direct evidence of widespread exploitation is reported, and the attack complexity is high, reducing the likelihood of successful exploitation in typical environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch commit (0eaa375c5e5446bfba94a290eff92967a5deac9e) has been identified to fix this vulnerability. It is advisable to apply this patch or update to a fixed version once available. Since no official vendor advisory or patch status is provided, users should monitor the official bettercap repositories or vendor channels for confirmation and updated remediation guidance. Until patched, cautious use of the affected versions is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-10T16:05:47.998Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a01758dcbff5d86109c7ede
Added to database: 5/11/2026, 6:22:05 AM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 10:49:37 AM
Last updated: 6/18/2026, 5:40:59 AM
Views: 76
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