Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-42542

taosdata TDengine, tdengine

TDengine is an open source, time-series database optimized for Internet of Things devices. In versions 3.4.0.0 through 3.4.1.5, an unauthenticated remote attacker can crash the taosd server process by sending a single crafted RPC packet. No credentials or prior session state are required. Version 3.4.1.6 fixes the issue.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.54%
42.3% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.11
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.54%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

TDengine is an open source, time-series database optimized for Internet of Things devices. In versions 3.4.0.0 through 3.4.1.5, an unauthenticated remote attacker can crash the taosd server process by sending a single crafted RPC packet. No credentials or prior session state are required. Version 3.4.1.6 fixes the issue.

Affected product and versions

Product
taosdata TDengine, tdengine
Affected versions
>= >= 3.4.0.0, < 3.4.1.6, >= 3.4.0.0 < 3.4.1.6
Fixed versions
3.4.1.6

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that taosdata TDengine, tdengine and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-191