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CVE-2026-2588

Timlegge Crypt::nacl::sodium integer overflow

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.65%
  1. Published22 Feb 2026

Description

Crypt::NaCl::Sodium versions through 2.001 for Perl has an integer overflow flaw on 32-bit systems. Sodium.xs casts a STRLEN (size_t) to unsigned long long when passing a length pointer to libsodium functions. On 32-bit systems size_t is typically 32-bits while an unsigned long long is at least 64-bits.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Timlegge Crypt::nacl::sodium≤ 2.001

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-2588 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-2588 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.65%.

How severe is CVE-2026-2588?

CVE-2026-2588 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-2588?

Affected products include Timlegge Crypt::nacl::sodium.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2588?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.