CVE-2026-42285: GoBGP is an open source Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) implementation in the Go Programming Language

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-42285 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gobgp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GoBGP is an open source Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) implementation in the Go Programming Language. In version 4.4.0, an unauthenticated remote BGP peer can trigger a fatal panic in GoBGP by sending a specially crafted BGP UPDATE message. When the server receives a message with inconsistent attribute lengths, it improperly handles the internal state transition to a "withdraw" action, leading to a nil pointer dereference in the AdjRib.Update func

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2026-05-07
Last modified	2026-10-26

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

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 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

osrg gobgp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gobgp sudo apt install gobgp=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold gobgp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gobgp sudo dnf downgrade gobgp-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gobgp

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.

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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-2026-42285?

gobgp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42285 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42285 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-2026-42285 affect?

CVE-2026-42285 affects gobgp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). GoBGP is an open source Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) implementation in the Go Programming Language. In version 4.4.0, an unauthenticated remote BGP peer can trigger a fatal panic in GoBGP by sending a specially crafted BGP UPDATE message.

How urgent is CVE-2026-42285?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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