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CVE-2026-34582

Botan vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.38%
  1. Published7 Apr 2026

Description

Botan is a C++ cryptography library. Prior to version 3.11.1, the TLS 1.3 implementation allowed ApplicationData records to be processed prior to the Finished message being received. A server which is attempting to enforce client authentication via certificates can by bypassed by a client which entirely omits Certificate, CertificateVerify, and the Finished message and instead sends application data records. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.1.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Botan≥ 3.0.0 ≤ 3.11.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-34582 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-34582 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.38%.

How severe is CVE-2026-34582?

CVE-2026-34582 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-34582?

Affected products include Botan.

How do I fix CVE-2026-34582?

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

How Secuno handles this

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