Input validation error in aiohttp - #VU133989
Published: June 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU133989
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: aio-libs
Affected software:
aiohttp
aiohttp
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in websocket frame payload handling when processing large incomplete websocket frame payloads. A remote attacker can send large incomplete websocket frame payloads to cause a denial of service.
The issue can bypass the usual size limits on memory use.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.