CVE-2026-40036

Unfurl before 2026.04 contains an unbounded zlib decompression vulnerability in parse_compressed.py that allows remote attackers to cause denial of service. Attackers can submit highly compressed payloads via URL parameters to the /json/visjs endpoint that expand to gigabytes, exhausting server memory and crashing the service.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:ryandfir:unfurl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

24 Jul 2026, 21:10

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Summary
  • (es) Unfurl anterior a 2026.04 contiene una vulnerabilidad de descompresión zlib ilimitada en parse_compressed.py que permite a atacantes remotos causar denegación de servicio. Los atacantes pueden enviar cargas útiles altamente comprimidas a través de parámetros de URL al endpoint /json/visjs que se expanden a gigabytes, agotando la memoria del servidor y bloqueando el servicio.

17 Apr 2026, 15:56

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:ryandfir:unfurl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Ryandfir unfurl
Ryandfir
References () https://github.com/obsidianforensics/unfurl/releases/tag/v2026.04 - () https://github.com/obsidianforensics/unfurl/releases/tag/v2026.04 - Release Notes
References () https://github.com/obsidianforensics/unfurl/security/advisories/GHSA-h5qv-qjv4-pc5m - () https://github.com/obsidianforensics/unfurl/security/advisories/GHSA-h5qv-qjv4-pc5m - Exploit, Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dfir-unfurl-denial-of-service-via-unbounded-zlib-decompression - () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dfir-unfurl-denial-of-service-via-unbounded-zlib-decompression - Third Party Advisory

08 Apr 2026, 22:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-04-08 22:16

Updated : 2026-07-24 21:10


NVD link : CVE-2026-40036

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40036

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40036


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Products Affected

ryandfir

  • unfurl
CWE
CWE-409

Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification)

CWE-770

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling