CVE-2026-46542

4.3 MEDIUM 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed Denial of service

What it is

Nimiq is a Rust implementation of the Nimiq Proof-of-Stake protocol based on the Albatross consensus algorithm. Prior to version 1.4.0, a denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the Ed25519 multisig delinearization code path. Ed25519PublicKey::delinearize() in keys/src/multisig/mod.rs called .unwrap() on curve point decompression, which panics when a public key is constructed from 32 bytes that do not represent a valid point on the Ed25519 curve. Ed25519PublicKey construction only validates byte length, not curve membership, so invalid keys can reach the delinearization path and crash the hosting process. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
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

2026-06-10 00:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-07-23 09:10 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: 4.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-06-10 00:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-07-23 09:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-617
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record