CVE-2026-81934 — Redis contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the 'tlsProcessPendingData()' function,…¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-81934 is a Critical (9.8) vulnerability: Redis contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the 'tlsProcessPendingData()' function,…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-81934 |
| Severity | Critical (9.8) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-81934/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
Redis contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the 'tlsProcessPendingData()' function, which handles the TLS pending-data list if Redis is configured with TLS support. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the Redis server. Fixed in Redis 8.2.9, 8.4.6, 8.6.6, 8.8.2, and 8.10.1.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-81934 |
| CVSS Score | 9.8 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-81934/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-81934
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/redis/redis/commit/6d088c335d5c3ec49a6c28486140b498e70b7834
- https://github.com/v12-security/pocs/tree/main/redis/server_ssl
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redis/redis/8.10/00-RELEASENOTES
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redis/redis/8.2/00-RELEASENOTES
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redis/redis/8.4/00-RELEASENOTES
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redis/redis/8.6/00-RELEASENOTES
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redis/redis/8.8/00-RELEASENOTES
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-08-30T08:33:36.562123639
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-81934?¶
CVE-2026-81934 is a Critical (9.8) vulnerability: Redis contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the 'tlsProcessPendingData()' function,…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-81934?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-81934?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.