CVE-2026-114713
UnrealIRCd Improper Neutralization of Delimiters Vulnerability
CVSS
8.6
High
EPSS
0.3%
p23
KEV
YES
Nov 13, 2026
Exploit Today
57
0-100
Published: Nov 8, 2026 · Last modified: Nov 14, 2026 · CWE-140
Product
UnrealIRCd / UnrealIRCd
Vulnerability
UnrealIRCd Improper Neutralization of Delimiters Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Nov 13, 2026
Remediate by
Nov 16, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
UnrealIRCd UnrealIRCd contains an improper neutralization of delimiters vulnerability that allows any user on a network with two or more linked servers to inject server-to-server commands that are executed with server authority.
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.
Notes
https://forums.unrealircd.org/viewtopic.php?t=9487 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-114713
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.
- forums.unrealircd.orghttps://forums.unrealircd.org/viewtopic.php?t=9487
- www.unrealircd.orghttps://www.unrealircd.org/
- www.unrealircd.orghttps://www.unrealircd.org/index/news
- www.openwall.comhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/08/1
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-114713