CVE-2026-32148

What it is

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in hexpm hex (Hex.RemoteConverger module) allows dependency integrity bypass via unverified lockfile checksums. Hex stores checksums for dependencies in the mix.lock file to ensure reproducible and integrity-checked builds. However, Hex.RemoteConverger.verify_resolved/2 never executes checksum verification because the lock data returned by Hex.Utils.lock/1 uses string-based dependency names, while the verification logic compares against atom-based names. This type mismatch causes the verification code path to be silently skipped. Checksums are still validated when packages are initially downloaded from the registry, but mismatches between the lockfile and resolved dependencies are not detected. An attacker who can influence cached packages (e.g., via local cache poisoning or a compromised registry) can provide modified dependency contents that will be accepted without detection. The mix.lock file is silently rewritten with the checksum values from the registry, erasing evidence of tampering. This issue affects hex: from 0.16.0 before 2.4.2.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-04-30 19:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-26 22:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.9 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-04-30 19:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-26 22:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-354

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Hex < 2.4.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Active

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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