CVE-2026-46714: Misskey: Denial of Service via Uncontrolled Recursion in Theme Compilation

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

Misskey is an open source, federated social media platform. IVersions 8.63.0 and later, but prior to 2026.5.4, contain a vulnerability that can cause the Misskey web client to slow down or crash when it applies a malformed theme. This issue has been fixed in version 2026.5.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Misskey>8.63.0<2026.5.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Misskey web client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.5.4

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46714?

CVE-2026-46714 has a risk rating of 26, indicating a significant impact on the system's performance.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46714?

You can fix CVE-2026-46714 by updating Misskey to version 2026.5.4 or later.

3

What versions of Misskey are affected by CVE-2026-46714?

CVE-2026-46714 affects Misskey versions 8.63.0 and later but prior to 2026.5.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46714?

CVE-2026-46714 is a Denial of Service vulnerability caused by uncontrolled recursion in theme compilation.

5

What symptoms might indicate CVE-2026-46714 is being exploited?

Symptoms of CVE-2026-46714 exploitation include significant slowdowns or crashes of the Misskey web client when applying malformed themes.

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