iPerf3 before 3.17, when used with OpenSSL before 3.2.0 as a server with RSA authentication, allows a timing side
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.9 Medium · fixed in 3.17 : update iperf when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CISA-ADP | CVSS 3.1 | 5.9 |
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- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.17, 3.2.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 May 2024
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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade esnet/iperf to 3.17; openssl/openssl to 3.2.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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GitHubesnet/iperfpkg:github/esnet/iperfOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubopenssl/opensslpkg:github/openssl/opensslOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
No explicit patch or remediation is stated in the provided data. Since the vulnerability involves iPerf3 before 3.17 and OpenSSL before 3.2.0, upgrading iPerf3 to version 3.17 or later and OpenSSL to version 3.2.0 or later is recommended to mitigate this issue. Monitor vendor advisories for official fixes or guidance.
Description
A timing side channel vulnerability exists in iPerf3 versions before 3.17 when used as a server with OpenSSL versions before 3.2.0 employing RSA authentication. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to recover plaintext credentials by sending a large number of decryption requests, exploiting the timing differences in RSA operations.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26306 (opens in a new tab)
- downloads.es.net/pub/iperf/esnet-secadv-2024-0001.txt.asc (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/esnet/iperf/releases/tag/3.17 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00027.html (opens in a new tab)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250228-0007 (opens in a new tab)
- insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2024005 (opens in a new tab)