CVE-2026-46598
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2026-46598 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. For certain crafted inputs, a 'ed25519.PrivateKey' was created by casting malformed wire bytes, leading to a panic when used.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
For certain crafted inputs, a 'ed25519.PrivateKey' was created by casting malformed wire bytes, leading to a panic when used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Crypto | < 0.52.0 |
References
- https://go.dev/cl/781360Issue Tracking
- https://go.dev/issue/79596Issue Tracking
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-5033Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-46598?
For certain crafted inputs, a 'ed25519.PrivateKey' was created by casting malformed wire bytes, leading to a panic when used.
How severe is CVE-2026-46598?
CVE-2026-46598 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46598?
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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