PatchTheCVECVE-2026-66144: Although remote policy references are not retrieved during policy normalization, if they are manually retrieve
CVE-2026-66144 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting neethi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Although remote policy references are not retrieved during policy normalization, if they are manually retrieved via the API it can cause a denial of service attack if a huge policy is retrieved. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.2.3, which fixes this issue by imposing a default maximum size on data read from remote policy references.
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 | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2026-07-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-66144?
neethi: upgrade to 3.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-66144 being exploited?
CVE-2026-66144 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-2026-66144 affect?
CVE-2026-66144 affects neethi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Although remote policy references are not retrieved during policy normalization, if they are manually retrieved via the API it can cause a denial of service attack if a huge policy is retrieved. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3
How urgent is CVE-2026-66144?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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