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CVE-2026-116478 a2aproject CVE debrief
A vulnerability was detected in a2aproject a2a-go up to 2.4.0. This affects the function CreateExecutor of the file a2asrv/agentexec.go of the component Push Notification Handler. The manipulation results in information exposure through error message. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.5.0 mitigates this issue. The patch is identified as f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 2.5.0 or applying the patch.
- Vendor
- a2aproject
- Product
- a2a-go
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-26
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-27
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-26
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-27
Who should care
Defenders responsible for a2aproject a2a-go deployments should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 2.5.0 or applying the patch f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c to prevent potential information exposure.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 2.5.0 or applying the patch f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c to prevent potential information exposure through error messages in a2aproject a2a-go deployments.
- Potential information exposure through error messages
- Need to upgrade to version 2.5.0 or apply the patch f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c
- Remote attack possibility requires defensive priority
Technical summary
The vulnerability affects the function CreateExecutor of the file a2asrv/agentexec.go of the component Push Notification Handler in a2aproject a2a-go up to 2.4.0, allowing for information exposure through error messages. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and upgrading to version 2.5.0 or applying the patch f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c is recommended to prevent potential information exposure. Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 2.5.0 or applying the patch to prevent potential information exposure through error messages.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 2.5.0 or applying the patch f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c to prevent potential information exposure through error messages.
Recommended defensive actions
- Upgrade to version 2.5.0 or apply the patch f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c
- Review and update affected components
- Monitor for potential information exposure through error messages
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and mitigation. However, the corpus does not establish versions, exploitation, impact, or remediation beyond upgrading to version 2.5.0 or applying the patch.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-116478 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-116478
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-116478 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-116478
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/a2aproject/a2a-go/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/a2aproject/a2a-go/commit/f4d588216b0c9520e94d571bab725c38ce23064c
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/a2aproject/a2a-go/pull/393
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/a2aproject/a2a-go/releases/tag/v2.5.0
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116478
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/1014887
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/426391
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/426391/cti
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.