CVE-2026-88382: hiredis commit 29ea279 (post-v1.5.0) contains an uncontrolled memory allocation vulnerability in its
Affects hiredisSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:23 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Sep 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 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10hiredispkg:deb/ubuntu/hiredis?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTShiredispkg:deb/ubuntu/hiredis?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTShiredispkg:deb/ubuntu/hiredis?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTShiredispkg:deb/ubuntu/hiredis?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTShiredispkg:deb/ubuntu/hiredis?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTShiredispkg:deb/ubuntu/hiredis?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure to untrusted inputs that may trigger the vulnerability.
Description
An uncontrolled memory allocation vulnerability exists in the hiredis RESP aggregate parser in versions post-v1.5.0, including multiple specific older versions. This flaw can lead to a denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.