CVE-2026-23966
Juneandgreen Sm-crypto vulnerability
- Published22 Jan 2026
Description
sm-crypto provides JavaScript implementations of the Chinese cryptographic algorithms SM2, SM3, and SM4. A private key recovery vulnerability exists in the SM2 decryption logic of sm-crypto prior to version 0.3.14. By interacting with the SM2 decryption interface multiple times, an attacker can fully recover the private key within approximately several hundred interactions. Version 0.3.14 patches the issue.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NAffected products
Remediation
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-23966 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-23966 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.24%.
How severe is CVE-2026-23966?
CVE-2026-23966 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-23966?
Affected products include Juneandgreen Sm-crypto.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23966?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Juneandgreen Sm-crypto 0.3.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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