Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-47783
In memcached before 1.6.42, username data for SASL password database authentication has a timing side channel because a loop exits as soon as a valid username is found by sasl_server_userdb_checkpass.
CVSS Score
8.1
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
1.3%
Riskier than 68% of all CVEs · checked 2026-09-05
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
KEV does not include every exploited vulnerability
Remediation
Patch available
Vendor fix published
1 article across 1 outlet · first covered May 26, 2026 · latest May 26, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Critical Memcached SASL Vulnerability Fixed in Version 1.6.42securityonline.info · May 26, 2026