CVE-2026-32877: randombit botan · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects randombit botanSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High : upgrade to 3.11.0 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.11.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade botan and randombit/botan to 3.11.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| randombitbotan | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubrandombit/botanpkg:github/randombit/botanOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade to Botan version 3.11.0 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Since this is a library vulnerability, applying the official fix by updating the library version is the recommended remediation. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in version 3.11.0.
Description
CVE-2026-32877 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Botan C++ cryptography library versions 2.3.0 up to but not including 3.11.0. The issue occurs during SM2 decryption where the authentication code (C3) length is not properly validated before comparison. This can lead to an out-of-bounds heap read of up to 31 bytes when processing invalid ciphertexts, potentially causing a crash or other undefined behavior. The vulnerability has been addressed in Botan version 3.11.0.