CVE-2026-114713: UnrealIRCd Improper Neutralization of Delimiters Vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-114713 is a high (CVSS 8.6) Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in UnrealIRCd. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 13-11-2026. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
Listed as exploited by CISA (13-11-2026)
Source freshness unavailable
How is this decided?Timeline
- 08-11-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-11-2026Added to CISA KEVExploitedUnrealIRCd Improper Neutralization of Delimiters Vulnerability
- 13-11-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
- 16-11-2026CISA remediation dueUpcomingApply mitigations per vendor instructions.
Description
The labeled-response module in UnrealIRCd 6.0.0 before 6.2.7.1 does not escape the IRCv3 "label" message tag when echoing it into replies, which allows any user on a network with two or more linked servers to inject server-to-server commands that are executed with server authority.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST8.6HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
- OSV · AlpineEcosystem advisory · calculated8.6HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs- Added
- 13-11-2026
- Federal due date
- 16-11-2026
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
CISA required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. forums.unrealircd.org/viewtopic.php?t=9487 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-114713
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Known conditions: network-reachable, no authentication, no user interaction (CVSS vector). Other conditions: not stated in public data.
Alpine1 product
- unrealircd< 6.1.10-r1
Unrealircd1 product
- unrealircd< 6.2.7.1
2 vendors · 2 products