CVE-2026-5656
Profile import path traversal in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service and possible code execution
Published May 1, 2026 · updated Jul 15, 2026 · wireshark wireshark
Profile import path traversal in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service and possible code execution
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May 1, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
Profile import path traversal in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service and possible code execution
Jul 15, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
Profile import path traversal in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service and possible code execution
Affected
- cpe wireshark/wiresharkversion unspecified
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-5656
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-5656
Profile import path traversal in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service and possible code execution
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