Integer overflow in Nimiq Core-rs-albatross
CVE-2026-33184
nimiq/core-rs-albatross is a Rust implementation of the Nimiq Proof-of-Stake protocol based on the Albatross consensus algorithm. Prior to version 1.3.0, the discovery handler accepts a peer-controlled limit during handshake and stores it…
EPSS: 0.000 (5.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Nimiq Core-rs-albatross — versions < 1.3.0
- Nimiq Nimiq_proof-of-stake
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/security/advisories/GHSA-5rm9-893q-vmhm (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/pull/3664 (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/commit/8f60a2d75b74b55764ecf34bd4435f4961630595 (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/releases/tag/v1.3.0 (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33184?
- CVE-2026-33184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nimiq Core-rs-albatross, classified under Integer Underflow. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-04-03.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33184?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.