CVE-2026-33814: When processing HTTP/2 SETTINGS frames, transport will enter an infinite loop of writing CONTINUATION frames i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33814?

go: upgrade to 1.25.10, 1.26.3; http2: upgrade to 0.53.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33814 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33814 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-33814 affect?

CVE-2026-33814 affects go, http2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). When processing HTTP/2 SETTINGS frames, transport will enter an infinite loop of writing CONTINUATION frames if it receives a SETTINGS_MAX_FRAME_SIZE with a value of 0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-33814?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-33814 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting go, http2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

When processing HTTP/2 SETTINGS frames, transport will enter an infinite loop of writing CONTINUATION frames if it receives a SETTINGS_MAX_FRAME_SIZE with a value of 0.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835, CWE-606
Published	2026-05-07
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Go Project · Vendor: golang

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-07 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

golang go UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.25.10 · >= 1.26.0 and < 1.26.3

Fixed in: 1.25.10, 1.26.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.26.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy go || rpm -q go || go --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.25.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade go

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade go

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 1.26.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison go sudo apt install go=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.26.0> sudo apt-mark hold go

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

dnf --showduplicates list go sudo dnf downgrade go-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.26.0> sudo dnf versionlock add go

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.

golang http2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.53.0

Fixed in: 0.53.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http2 || rpm -q http2 || http2 --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.53.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade http2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade http2

Note

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

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-2026-33814?

go: upgrade to 1.25.10, 1.26.3; http2: upgrade to 0.53.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33814 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33814 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-2026-33814 affect?

CVE-2026-33814 affects go, http2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). When processing HTTP/2 SETTINGS frames, transport will enter an infinite loop of writing CONTINUATION frames if it receives a SETTINGS_MAX_FRAME_SIZE with a value of 0.

How urgent is CVE-2026-33814?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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