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CVE-2026-16756: Missing connection and header-read timeouts and the absence of a concurrent-connection cap in the default serve() path...

HIGH CVSS 0.0 EPSS 0.42%

Published: July 23, 2026 | Last Modified: July 23, 2026

Description

Missing connection and header-read timeouts and the absence of a concurrent-connection cap in the default serve() path of Amazon aws-smithy-http-server might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by opening many connections and sending partial requests that are never completed, exhausting server sockets and tasks. To mitigate this issue, users should upgrade to aws-smithy-http-server 0.66.5 or later.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.42% (34th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.

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