CVE-2026-49866
libp2p: CPU DoS via oversized IHAVE and IWANT control message arrays
Description
libp2p is a JavaScript Implementation of libp2p networking stack. Prior to 16.0.0, @libp2p/gossipsub defaultDecodeRpcLimits set maxIhaveMessageIDs and maxIwantMessageIDs to Infinity, allowing oversized IHAVE and IWANT control message arrays in message/decodeRpc.ts and gossipsub.ts to synchronously iterate roughly 180,000 message IDs per 4 MB frame and block the Node.js event loop. This issue is fixed in version 16.0.0.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 8, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update libp2p to version 16.0.0 or later.
- Monitor for excessive message processing.
- Implement stricter message size limits.
- Apply relevant security patches.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'libp2p', 'product': 'js-libp2p', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 16.0.0'}]}] Added Description libp2p is a JavaScript Implementation of libp2p networking stack. Prior to 16.0.0, @libp2p/gossipsub defaultDecodeRpcLimits set maxIhaveMessageIDs and maxIwantMessageIDs to Infinity, allowing oversized IHAVE and IWANT control message arrays in message/decodeRpc.ts and gossipsub.ts to synchronously iterate roughly 180,000 message IDs per 4 MB frame and block the Node.js event loop. This issue is fixed in version 16.0.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-770 Added Reference https://github.com/libp2p/js-libp2p/commit/773dd80ded24dbd6b19e675c89fd2f3b45f2d899 Added Reference https://github.com/libp2p/js-libp2p/pull/3520 Added Reference https://github.com/libp2p/js-libp2p/releases/tag/gossipsub-v16.0.0 Added Reference https://github.com/libp2p/js-libp2p/security/advisories/GHSA-cwc9-cp4j-mcvv