CVE-2026-72813
actix-files before 0.6.10 Denial of Service via empty Range header
Description
actix-files before 0.6.10 contains a denial of service vulnerability triggered by an empty Range header in GET requests for static files. When panic is set to abort, remote attackers can crash the process on-demand by sending a GET request with an empty Range header.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update actix-files to version 0.6.10 or later.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
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-2026-72813.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/actix/actix-web/security/advisories/GHSA-gcqf-3g44-vc9p | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/actix-files-before-denial-of-service-via-empty-range-header |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'actix', 'product': 'actix-web', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '0.6.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0.6.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:cargo/actix-files', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description actix-files before 0.6.10 contains a denial of service vulnerability triggered by an empty Range header in GET requests for static files. When panic is set to abort, remote attackers can crash the process on-demand by sending a GET request with an empty Range header. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-248 Added Reference https://github.com/actix/actix-web/security/advisories/GHSA-gcqf-3g44-vc9p Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/actix-files-before-denial-of-service-via-empty-range-header