CVE-2026-46679
libp2p: Memory DoS via subscription flood of unique topics
Description
libp2p is a JavaScript Implementation of libp2p networking stack. Prior to version 15.0.23, three cooperating omissions in @libp2p/gossipsub allow an unauthenticated single peer to exhaust the Node.js heap of any gossipsub node with default options. This issue has been patched in version 15.0.23.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 10, 2026, 10:17 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] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update libp2p to version 15.0.23 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-46679.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/libp2p/js-libp2p/security/advisories/GHSA-4f8r-922h-2vgv |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-46679
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description libp2p is a JavaScript Implementation of libp2p networking stack. Prior to version 15.0.23, three cooperating omissions in @libp2p/gossipsub allow an unauthenticated single peer to exhaust the Node.js heap of any gossipsub node with default options. This issue has been patched in version 15.0.23. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added CWE CWE-400 Added CWE CWE-401 Added Reference https://github.com/libp2p/js-libp2p/security/advisories/GHSA-4f8r-922h-2vgv