CVE-2026-116788
FreeSWITCH: Pre-authentication heap buffer overflow in core XML empty-entity decoding
Description
FreeSWITCH is an open-source software telecommunications platform. Before version 1.11.2, an integer underflow in switch_xml_decode() can cause an undersized heap allocation when an XML document declares an entity with an empty replacement value. Subsequent copying overruns the allocated buffer. An unauthenticated attacker who can reach a SIP profile with presence management enabled and DTD processing permitted can trigger the vulnerability through a crafted SIP PUBLISH request. Exploitation can corrupt heap memory and terminate the FreeSWITCH process, interrupting all active calls. This vulnerability is fixed in version 1.11.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 5, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FreeSWITCH to version 1.11.2 or later.
- Ensure DTD processing is disabled.
- Disable presence management if not needed.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FreeSWITCH is an open-source software telecommunications platform. Before version 1.11.2, an integer underflow in switch_xml_decode() can cause an undersized heap allocation when an XML document declares an entity with an empty replacement value. Subsequent copying overruns the allocated buffer. An unauthenticated attacker who can reach a SIP profile with presence management enabled and DTD processing permitted can trigger the vulnerability through a crafted SIP PUBLISH request. Exploitation can corrupt heap memory and terminate the FreeSWITCH process, interrupting all active calls. This vulnerability is fixed in version 1.11.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-191 Added CWE CWE-122 Added CWE CWE-131 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/116xxx/CVE-2026-116788.json">CVE-2026-116788</a> Added Reference https://github.com/signalwire/freeswitch/commit/587474a1584488f0c04201e6e61efe76aa5bda01 Added Reference https://github.com/signalwire/freeswitch/releases/tag/v1.11.2 Added Reference https://github.com/signalwire/freeswitch/security/advisories/GHSA-f73w-xph4-pjp3