CVE-2026-29785
NATS-Server is a High-Performance server for NATS.io, a cloud and edge native messaging system. Prior to versions 2.11.14 and 2.12.5, if the nats-server has the "leafnode" configuration enabled (not default), then anyone who can connect can crash the nats-server by triggering a panic. This happens pre-authentication and requires that compression be enabled (which it is, by default, when leafnodes are used). Versions 2.11.14 and 2.12.5 contain a fix. As a workaround, disable compression on the leafnode port.
Published:Mar 25, 2026
Last Modified:Mar 28, 2026
EPS:Mar 25, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00077
CVSS Score:7.5
Affected Products
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Vendor
Linuxfoundation
Product
Nats-server
Linuxfoundation
Nats-server
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Nats
Product
Nats Server
Nats
Nats Server
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