Description
Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in the PostgreSQL protocol parser in Packetbeat can lead Denial of Service via Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153). An attacker can send a specially crafted packet causing a Go runtime panic that terminates the Packetbeat process. This vulnerability requires the pgsql protocol to be explicitly enabled and configured to monitor traffic on the targeted port.
Scores
CVSS v3
5.7
EPSS
0.0003
EPSS Percentile
8.0%
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-129
Status
published
Products (1)
elasticsearch/packetbeat
8.0.0 - 8.19.11
Published
Feb 26, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 27, 2026