CVE-2026-48791

What it is

sigstore-java is a sigstore java client for interacting with sigstore infrastructure. Version 2.0.0 erroneously removed verification of the integrated (Rekor entry) time) against the Fulcio certificate. Version 2.1.0 re-added this verification with enhancements that adhere to the Sigstore verification spec. The old sigstore-conformance test for this check was built incorrectly. This vulnerability impacts only users verifying bundles with `dev.sigstore:sigstore-java:2.0.0`. Older versions are not affected; it is fixed in `dev.sigstore:sigstore-java:2.1.0` A malicious actor may exploit this if they were able to access a users system and exfiltrate the temporary private key used during signing and then reuse an old fulcio certificate later without requiring direct access to the user's credentials. Users may protect themselves by re-verifying their artifacts using the newest sigstore-java or another current sigstore client. Transparency logs may also be audited for unauthorized signatures for a suspected reused identity.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-08-13 00:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-23 19:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.0 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-08-13 00:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-23 19:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-347

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 2.0

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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