# CVE-2026-54465: ruby-websocket-driver: websocket-driver is a WebSocket protocol handler with pluggable I/O

CVE-2026-54465 is fixed in ruby-websocket-driver on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-54465 (version 0.8.1-1), released July 19, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54465
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0049
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 17, 2026

## Description

websocket-driver is a WebSocket protocol handler with pluggable I/O. Prior to 0.8.1, when websocket-driver is used to implement a WebSocket server on top of a TCP server using WebSocket::Driver.server() or to complement a WebSocket client, a peer can make a single connection consume an unbounded amount of memory by sending an HTTP request or response with a never-ending list of headers. This can lead to the receiving process running out of memory. This issue is fixed in version 0.8.1.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ruby-websocket-driver Debian 14 | 0.8.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-54465](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-54465.md) | Jul 19, 2026 |

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