Skip to main content
Threat Radar animated logo
DashboardThreatsMapFeedsPricingView Plans & Pricing
reconnecting
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…

Nodejs: AEAD Forgeries with Empty Ciphertext When Using EVP_Cipher() (CVE-2026-75803)

0
Low
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-75803gcveosvubuntu-cve-2026-75803cve-2026-75803ubuntu-pro-16-04-ltsubuntu-pro-18-04-ltsubuntu-22-04-ltsubuntu-pro-fips-preview-22-04-ubuntu-pro-fips-updates-22-04-ubuntu-24-04-ltsubuntu-pro-fips-updates-24-04-ubuntu-26-04-lts
Published: 08/25/2026 (08/25/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: nodejs

Description

AEAD Forgeries with Empty Ciphertext When Using EVP_Cipher()

Affected software

Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
nodejs
pkg:deb/ubuntu/nodejs?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/xenial
Affected versions
=0.10.25~dfsg2-2ubuntu1=4.2.2~dfsg-1=4.2.3~dfsg-1=4.2.4~dfsg-1ubuntu1=4.2.4~dfsg-2=4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu1=4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4=4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4.1=4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4.2=4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4.2+esm1=4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4.2+esm2=4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4.2+esm3
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
nodejs
pkg:deb/ubuntu/nodejs?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionic
Affected versions
=6.11.4~dfsg-1ubuntu1=6.11.4~dfsg-1ubuntu2=6.12.0~dfsg-1ubuntu1=6.12.0~dfsg-2ubuntu1=6.12.0~dfsg-2ubuntu2=8.10.0~dfsg-2=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.2=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.3=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+esm1=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+esm2=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+esm3=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+esm4=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+esm5=8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+esm6
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl?arch=source&distro=jammy
Affected versions
=1.1.1l-1ubuntu1=3.0.0-1ubuntu1=3.0.1-0ubuntu1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.2=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.4=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.5=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.6=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.7=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.8=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.9=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.10=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.12=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.13=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.14=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.15=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.16=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.19=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.20=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.21=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.23=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.25=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.26
Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-preview:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl?arch=source&distro=fips-preview/jammy
Affected versions
=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.10+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.12+Fips1
Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-preview:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl-fips
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl-fips?arch=source&distro=fips-preview/jammy
Affected versions
=3.0.5-0ubuntu0.1+Fips2.1
Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-updates:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl?arch=source&distro=fips-updates/jammy
Affected versions
=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.10+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.12+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.14+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.15+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.16+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.19+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.20+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.21+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.23+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.25+Fips1=3.0.2-0ubuntu1.26+Fips1
Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-updates:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl-fips
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl-fips?arch=source&distro=fips-updates/jammy
Affected versions
=3.0.5-0ubuntu0.1+Fips2.1=3.0.5-0ubuntu0.2+Fips1
Ubuntu:24.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
edk2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/edk2?arch=source&distro=noble
Affected versions
=2023.05-2=2023.11-2=2023.11-3=2023.11-4=2023.11-5=2023.11-6=2023.11-8=2024.02-1=2024.02-2=2024.02-2ubuntu0.1=2024.02-2ubuntu0.3=2024.02-2ubuntu0.4=2024.02-2ubuntu0.5=2024.02-2ubuntu0.6=2024.02-2ubuntu0.7=2024.02-2ubuntu0.8=2024.02-2ubuntu0.9
Ubuntu:24.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl?arch=source&distro=noble
Affected versions
=3.0.10-1ubuntu2=3.0.10-1ubuntu2.1=3.0.10-1ubuntu3=3.0.10-1ubuntu4=3.0.13-0ubuntu2=3.0.13-0ubuntu3=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.1=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.2=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.3=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.4=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.5=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.6=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.7=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.9=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.11=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.12
Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-updates:24.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl-fips
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl-fips?arch=source&distro=fips-updates/noble
Affected versions
=3.0.13-0ubuntu3+Fips1=3.0.13-0ubuntu3.6+Fips1
Ubuntu:26.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
edk2
pkg:deb/ubuntu/edk2?arch=source&distro=resolute
Affected versions
=2025.02-8ubuntu3=2025.11-3ubuntu6=2025.11-3ubuntu7
Ubuntu:26.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
openssl
pkg:deb/ubuntu/openssl?arch=source&distro=resolute
Affected versions
=3.5.3-1ubuntu2=3.5.5-1ubuntu1=3.5.5-1ubuntu3=3.5.5-1ubuntu3.2=3.5.5-1ubuntu3.3

Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/21/2026, 10:52:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-75803 describes an AEAD forgery vulnerability in Node.js when using the EVP_Cipher() function with empty ciphertext. This issue affects numerous specific Ubuntu package versions of Node.js, including versions from 1.1.1l-1ubuntu1 through various 3.x and 202x.x releases as listed. The vulnerability allows forgery attacks under these conditions but is rated with low severity. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact beyond the forgery potential are provided. No CVSS score or vendor patch information is included in the provided data.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows AEAD forgeries with empty ciphertext when using EVP_Cipher() in affected Node.js versions. This could undermine the integrity guarantees of authenticated encryption in these specific scenarios. However, the severity is low and no known exploits in the wild have been reported, indicating limited immediate risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch information is provided, users should monitor vendor channels for updates. Avoid using EVP_Cipher() with empty ciphertext in affected versions if possible until a fix is available.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-75803
Osv Schema Version
1.7.0
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-preview:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-updates:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:FIPS-updates:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a882c05acd9273b4902e1dd

Added to database: 08/21/2026, 10:44:21 UTC

Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 10:52:49 UTC

Last updated: 08/22/2026, 02:13:22 UTC

Views: 13

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses