CVE-2026-12817

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified

CVE-2026-12817 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, OpenPGP AEAD decryption skips final tag on chunk-aligned data. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bcpg-fips 1.0.13 (1.0.X series), 2.0.13 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.13 (2.1.X series).. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, OpenPGP AEAD decryption skips final tag on chunk-aligned data. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bcpg-fips 1.0.13 (1.0.X series), 2.0.13 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.13 (2.1.X series).

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BouncycastleBc-Java< 1.85
BouncycastleBcpg-Fips>= 1.0.7, < 1.0.13
BouncycastleBcpg-Fips>= 2.0.8, < 2.0.13
BouncycastleBcpg-Fips>= 2.1.10, < 2.1.13
BouncycastleBouncy Castle For Java Lts<= 2.73.11

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-12817?
In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, OpenPGP AEAD decryption skips final tag on chunk-aligned data. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bcpg-fips 1.0.13 (1.0.X series), 2.0.13 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.13 (2.1.X series).
How severe is CVE-2026-12817?
CVE-2026-12817 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12817?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST