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CVE-2026-96764: kvcache‑ai mooncake can waste server resources remotely

CVE-2026-96764 · published 25 days ago
Summary

The mooncake version up to 0.3.12 and 0.3.14‑rc1 contains a flaw in its regular‑expression handling routine that can be triggered from outside the network. An attacker can cause the system to consume excessive memory or processing power, potentially slowing or crashing the service. Upgrade to a newer version or apply the vendor’s patch to stop the misuse.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
kvcache-ai mooncake 0.3.0
Original advisory text
kvcache-ai mooncake Regular Expression GetReplicaListByRegex allocation of resources
A weakness has been identified in kvcache-ai mooncake up to 0.3.12/0.3.14-rc1. Impacted is the function MasterService::GetReplicaListByRegex of the component Regular Expression Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-770Allocation of Resources Without Limits
CWE-400Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Timeline
Published24 Sep 2026
Updated19 Oct 2026
First seen24 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-96764 · MITRE
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