CVE-2026-73216: coturn: mobility disconnects bypass allocation quotas and exhaust relay capacity

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Coturn is a free open source implementation of TURN and STUN Server. Prior to 4.17.0, shutdownclientconnection() in src/server/nsturnserver.c prematurely calls decquota() and releases bandwidth accounting during the first-stage close of a mobility-enabled allocation while preserving the allocation, relay socket, session, and mobility ticket, allowing an authenticated client to bypass --user-quota and --total-quota and exhaust relay ports. This issue is fixed in version 4.17.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Coturn coturn<4.17.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade coturn to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.17.0

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73216?

CVE-2026-73216 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.

2

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2026-73216?

CVE-2026-73216 can lead to mobility disconnects that bypass allocation quotas and exhaust relay capacity.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-73216?

To fix CVE-2026-73216, update Coturn to version 4.17.0 or later.

4

Which versions of Coturn are affected by CVE-2026-73216?

CVE-2026-73216 affects all Coturn versions prior to 4.17.0.

5

What functionality does CVE-2026-73216 compromise in Coturn?

CVE-2026-73216 compromises the management of bandwidth accounting during the closure of mobility-enabled allocations in Coturn.

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