Description
FalkorDB (Redis module) v4.20.1 to v4.20.4 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the _ValidateUnion_Clauses function (/ast/ast_validations.c). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
Published: 2026-09-21
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The FalkorDB Redis module contains a stack overflow in the _ValidateUnion_Clauses function, which can be triggered by a specially crafted input. When exploited, the overflow corrupts stack data and can cause the module to crash, leading to a denial of service for the Redis instance. This weakness is a buffer overrun that compromises the integrity and availability of the database system, but does not expose sensitive data or create code execution possibilities.

Affected Systems

The affected product is FalkorDB, a Redis module, for all releases from version 4.20.1 through 4.20.4. No other vendor or product variants are noted in the advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates high severity, and although the EPSS score is not available, the absence of a KEV listing does not reduce its potential impact. The flaw is exploitable through the module’s command interface; an attacker with ability to send commands to Redis, whether remotely or locally, can construct the payload that overflows the stack and forces a crash. Because the module is compiled into the Redis process, a successful exploitation results in a service denial without the need for further privilege escalation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 22:51 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade FalkorDB to version 4.20.5 or later, where the _ValidateUnion_Clauses function has been corrected.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, unload or disable the FalkorDB module to prevent exploitation.
  • Apply firewall rules or Redis access controls to restrict which clients can issue module commands, thereby limiting the opportunity for crafted input.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 22:51 UTC.

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History

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Stack Overflow in FalkorDB Redis Module Causes Denial of Service in Versions 4.20.1‑4.20.4
Weaknesses CWE-119

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description FalkorDB (Redis module) v4.20.1 to v4.20.4 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the _ValidateUnion_Clauses function (/ast/ast_validations.c). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-21T21:02:07.296Z

Reserved: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-88406

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-21T21:17:14.733

Modified: 2026-09-21T21:17:14.733

Link: CVE-2026-88406

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-21T23:00:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer