CVE-2026-27889: NATS-Server is a High-Performance server for NATS.io, a cloud and edge native messaging system

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-27889 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting nats-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NATS-Server is a High-Performance server for NATS.io, a cloud and edge native messaging system. Starting in version 2.2.0 and prior to versions 2.11.14 and 2.12.5, a missing sanity check on a WebSockets frame could trigger a server panic in the nats-server. This happens before authentication, and so is exposed to anyone who can connect to the websockets port. Versions 2.11.14 and 2.12.5 contains a fix. A workaround is available. The vulnerabilit

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190, CWE-1286
Published	2026-03-25
Last modified	2026-09-09

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: linuxfoundation

Last updated 2026-09-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-25 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-09 13:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linuxfoundation nats-server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.2.0 and < 2.11.14 · >= 2.12.0 and < 2.12.5

Fixed in: 2.11.14, 2.12.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nats-server || rpm -q nats-server || nats-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.11.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nats-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nats-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nats-server sudo apt install nats-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold nats-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nats-server sudo dnf downgrade nats-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nats-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-27889?

nats-server: upgrade to 2.11.14, 2.12.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27889 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27889 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-27889 affect?

CVE-2026-27889 affects nats-server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). NATS-Server is a High-Performance server for NATS.io, a cloud and edge native messaging system. Starting in version 2.2.0 and prior to versions 2.11.14 and 2.12.5, a missing sanity check on a WebSockets frame could trigger a server panic in

How urgent is CVE-2026-27889?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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