Vulnerability in Nimiq Core-rs-albatross
CVE-2026-28402
nimiq/core-rs-albatross is a Rust implementation of the Nimiq Proof-of-Stake protocol based on the Albatross consensus algorithm. Prior to version 1.2.2, a malicious or compromised validator that is elected as proposer can publish a macro…
EPSS: 0.000 (1.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Nimiq Core-rs-albatross — versions < 1.2.2
- Nimiq Nimiq_proof-of-stake
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/commit/6454c26d966858c5520f55739a30b94c17656c85 (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/pull/3623 (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/releases/tag/v1.2.2 (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/security/advisories/GHSA-7wh6-rmxx-ww47 (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-28402?
- CVE-2026-28402 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nimiq Core-rs-albatross, classified under Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-02-27.
- How severe is CVE-2026-28402?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.