CVE-2026-22263
Suricata http1: quadratic complexity in headers parsing over multiple packets
5.3CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine. Starting in version 8.0.0 and prior to version 8.0.3, inefficiency in http1 headers parsing can lead to slowdown over multiple packets. Version 8.0.3 patches the issue. No known workarounds are available.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-rwc5-hxj6-hwx7
github.com
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/018a377f74e3eb2b042c6f783ad9043060923428
github.com
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/8201
redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org
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Timeline
Published
Jan 27, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 29, 2026
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