CVE-2026-30405 in GoBGPd
Summary
by MITRE • 03/16/2026
An issue in GoBGP gobgpd v.4.2.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the NEXT_HOP path attribute
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/21/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-30405 affects GoBGP gobgpd version 4.2.0 and represents a critical denial of service flaw that can be exploited remotely by attackers. This issue specifically targets the handling of the NEXT_HOP path attribute within the BGP routing protocol implementation, which forms a fundamental component of network traffic routing and management in modern infrastructure environments.
The technical flaw manifests in how the gobgpd software processes the NEXT_HOP attribute during BGP message handling. When a malicious actor sends specifically crafted BGP updates containing malformed or unexpected NEXT_HOP path attributes, the software fails to properly validate or sanitize this input before processing. This processing failure creates a condition where the software enters an infinite loop or crashes, resulting in complete service disruption for the affected BGP daemon. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the BGP attribute processing pipeline, allowing malformed data to propagate through the system without proper boundary checks or error handling procedures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service interruption, as BGP daemons serve as critical infrastructure components for internet routing and network connectivity. When gobgpd instances become unavailable due to this denial of service condition, network operators experience complete routing disruption, potentially affecting thousands of downstream connections and causing cascading failures throughout interconnected networks. The remote exploitation aspect means that attackers can trigger this condition from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access or authentication credentials, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for publicly accessible BGP implementations.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate software updates to patched versions that address the input validation issues in the NEXT_HOP attribute handling. Network administrators should implement rate limiting and BGP message filtering to prevent malformed updates from reaching the daemon, while also deploying monitoring solutions that can detect unusual BGP update patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which addresses "Improper Input Validation," and maps to ATT&CK technique T1499.004 for "Endpoint Denial of Service" within the broader context of network infrastructure attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and BGP session monitoring to detect and isolate potentially compromised routing instances before they can cause widespread disruption to network operations and connectivity.