CVE-2026-116779—SignalWire FreeSwitch Code Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

SignalWire FreeSwitch Code Injection Vulnerability

Description

SignalWire FreeSwitch contains a code injection vulnerability that permits configuration and credential disclosure, arbitrary call control, and command execution.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Additional Notes

• This vulnerability affects an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://github.com/signalwire/freeswitch/security/advisories/GHSA-mg63-h38w-8p9p
• BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-116779

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-77
• CWE-78
• CWE-749