CVE-2026-75897

Improper input validation in the capabilities route handler in OpenSearch Dashboards - the size of the request payload is not bounded - might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-082-aws/
https://opensearch.org/downloads/

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-18 17:17

Updated : 2026-08-20 13:01

NVD link : CVE-2026-75897

Mitre link : CVE-2026-75897

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-75897

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-1284

Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input

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