Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
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Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
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Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
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Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
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Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
---METADATA---
VENDOR: Suricata
PRODUCT: Suricata Engine
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: See vendor advisory for affected versions
---END_METADATA---
Description Summary:
A high-severity flaw in the Suricata engine could compromise the reliability of network intrusion detection and prevention.
Executive Summary:
The Suricata network IDS/IPS engine is vulnerable to an exploit that could lead to engine failure or the evasion of security controls.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31935
Affected Software: Suricata Engine
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for affected versions
Vulnerability: This vulnerability affects the Suricata engine's ability to process network traffic correctly. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service or to bypass the security signatures intended to protect the network.
Business Impact
The compromise of a network security engine like Suricata can result in a complete loss of visibility into malicious network activity. Given the CVSS score of 7.5, the risk of a successful attack is high, potentially leading to long-term undetected access by adversaries and significant remediation costs.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Apply the recommended security patches for Suricata as soon as they are made available by the vendor or distribution.
Proactive Monitoring: Regularly audit the Suricata configuration and performance metrics to ensure the engine is operating at full capacity and without errors.
Compensating Controls: Deploy additional network-level security measures, such as access control lists (ACLs) on routers, to provide a baseline level of protection.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of April 4, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. The complexity of modern network traffic makes engine-level vulnerabilities a constant threat.
Analyst Recommendation
Apply the primary remediation patch immediately. Ensuring the continued operation and integrity of the IDS/IPS infrastructure is paramount to maintaining an effective security posture against modern threats.
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
---METADATA---
VENDOR: Suricata
PRODUCT: Suricata Engine
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: See vendor advisory for affected versions
---END_METADATA---
Description Summary:
A vulnerability in Suricata's network engine could allow an attacker to bypass intrusion detection signatures or crash the inspection service.
Executive Summary:
Suricata, a critical network security engine, contains a high-severity vulnerability that could be exploited to disable or evade network monitoring.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31934
Affected Software: Suricata Engine
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for affected versions
Vulnerability: This flaw exists in the Suricata network IDS/IPS engine. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to potentially bypass security rules or cause a denial-of-service condition by sending malformed or specifically sequenced network traffic to the affected sensor.
Business Impact
With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability represents a significant threat to network security operations. An effective exploit could disable the organization's "first line of defense," leading to increased risk of undetected breaches, intellectual property theft, and non-compliance with security standards.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Upgrade the Suricata engine to the most recent version provided by the vendor to close the identified security gap.
Proactive Monitoring: Enable detailed logging for the Suricata engine to capture evidence of potential exploitation attempts or malformed packet processing errors.
Compensating Controls: Utilize a multi-vendor security strategy where possible to ensure that a single point of failure in one IDS engine does not leave the network entirely unprotected.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of April 4, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. However, the high severity and potential for IDS evasion make this a critical issue for security teams.
Analyst Recommendation
Immediate remediation via patching is strongly advised. Organizations should treat this as a high-priority update to ensure that their network monitoring capabilities are not compromised by external actors.
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
---METADATA---
VENDOR: Suricata
PRODUCT: Suricata Engine
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: See vendor advisory for affected versions
---END_METADATA---
Description Summary:
The Suricata engine is vulnerable to a flaw that could result in a denial of service or the bypass of network security policies.
Executive Summary:
Suricata network security sensors are affected by a high-severity vulnerability that could compromise the integrity of network traffic inspection.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31933
Affected Software: Suricata Engine
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for affected versions
Vulnerability: This vulnerability resides within the Suricata engine, which functions as a network IDS and IPS. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to trigger this flaw by sending specific network packets, potentially leading to a crash of the Suricata process or a failure to inspect certain traffic.
Business Impact
A CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a high severity level, as this flaw directly undermines the primary defensive mechanism for the network. A successful exploit could lead to unauthorized network access going unnoticed, resulting in data exfiltration, malware propagation, or significant operational disruptions.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Update all Suricata installations to the latest patched version available from the vendor.
Proactive Monitoring: Implement external monitoring for the Suricata service status to detect and respond to any engine crashes in real-time.
Compensating Controls: Ensure that secondary security controls, such as NetFlow analysis, are active to provide visibility if the primary IDS fails.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of April 4, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. Security researchers frequently target IDS engines, increasing the likelihood of an exploit being developed.
Analyst Recommendation
Apply the necessary patches without delay. Maintaining the health of network security infrastructure is a critical component of a robust defense-in-depth strategy, and this update is essential for risk mitigation.
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
---METADATA---
VENDOR: Suricata
PRODUCT: Suricata Engine
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: See vendor advisory for affected versions
---END_METADATA---
Description Summary:
A security flaw in the Suricata IDS/IPS engine could permit attackers to interfere with network traffic analysis and security enforcement.
Executive Summary:
A vulnerability in the Suricata network engine poses a high risk to network visibility and the effectiveness of intrusion prevention measures.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31932
Affected Software: Suricata Engine
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for affected versions
Vulnerability: This vulnerability involves a defect in the Suricata engine's packet handling or protocol analysis modules. An unauthenticated remote attacker could leverage this flaw to disrupt the monitoring capabilities of the IDS or cause the service to fail.
Business Impact
The failure of an IDS/IPS engine can lead to a "blind spot" in the corporate network, allowing malicious actors to operate without detection. With a CVSS score of 7.5, the potential for system downtime and the resulting loss of security oversight represents a significant risk to organizational assets and data security.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Deploy the official security updates for Suricata immediately to address this engine-level vulnerability.
Proactive Monitoring: Review Suricata alert logs for anomalies and ensure that the engine is not dropping packets or entering an error state.
Compensating Controls: Use network segmentation to limit the blast radius of any potential intrusion that might bypass the affected IDS sensors.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of April 4, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. The critical nature of IDS software makes this a high-value target for attackers seeking to evade detection.
Analyst Recommendation
It is imperative to apply the recommended updates immediately. Security teams must treat any vulnerability in their monitoring infrastructure with the highest urgency to ensure that defensive capabilities remain intact.
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
---METADATA---
VENDOR: Suricata
PRODUCT: Suricata Engine
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: See vendor advisory for affected versions
---END_METADATA---
Description Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been identified in the Suricata network IDS/IPS engine that may impact traffic inspection.
Executive Summary:
The Suricata network security engine is affected by a vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass security monitoring or cause a denial of service.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31931
Affected Software: Suricata Engine
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for affected versions
Vulnerability: This vulnerability affects the core processing engine of Suricata, a network intrusion detection and prevention system. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially send specially crafted network traffic to exploit this flaw, leading to engine instability or detection evasion.
Business Impact
As a critical component of network defense, a vulnerability in Suricata directly impacts the organization's ability to detect and block threats. The CVSS score of 7.5 reflects a high risk where the security appliance itself becomes a point of failure, potentially leading to undetected lateral movement by attackers or network downtime.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Apply the latest security patches provided by the Suricata development team or your specific distribution maintainer.
Proactive Monitoring: Monitor the health and performance of Suricata sensors for unexpected crashes or high CPU utilization that may indicate exploitation.
Compensating Controls: Implement redundant security layers, such as host-based firewalls and endpoint detection, to mitigate the impact if the network IDS is bypassed.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of April 4, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. Given Suricata's role in security, any flaw in its engine is a high-priority concern for network administrators.
Analyst Recommendation
Immediate patching of all Suricata instances is required to maintain the security posture of the network. Administrators should verify that the engine is correctly processing traffic after the update to ensure continued protection against network-based threats.
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
---METADATA---
VENDOR: Suricata
PRODUCT: Suricata Engine
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: See vendor advisory for affected versions
---END_METADATA---
Description Summary:
A vulnerability identified in the Suricata network engine could be exploited to disrupt security monitoring or bypass detection mechanisms.
Executive Summary:
Suricata IDS/IPS sensors are affected by a high-severity vulnerability that poses a direct threat to network security and threat detection capabilities.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31937
Affected Software: Suricata Engine
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for affected versions
Vulnerability: This vulnerability resides in the Suricata engine, impacting its network IDS and IPS functions. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this flaw through specially crafted network traffic, leading to a denial of service or detection evasion.
Business Impact
With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability represents a high risk to organizational security. A failure in the Suricata engine can leave the network vulnerable to various attacks, leading to potential data breaches, system compromise, and significant reputational damage if an intrusion goes undetected.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Update all affected Suricata instances to the latest secure version immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Proactive Monitoring: Monitor for unexpected service restarts or unusual traffic patterns that might indicate an attempt to exploit the IDS engine.
Compensating Controls: Maintain up-to-date endpoint security and centralized logging to provide alternative methods of detection for malicious activity.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of April 4, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. However, the high severity underscores the need for prompt patching.
Analyst Recommendation
Immediate action is required to patch the Suricata engine. Security administrators should prioritize this update to ensure that the network's primary intrusion detection and prevention system remains effective and resilient.