Php phpseclib: Projects using versions 0.1.1 through 1.0.26, 2.0.0 through 2.0.51, and 3.0.0 through 3.0.49 are
Affects php-phpseclibSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High · fixed in 2.0.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 : patch php-phpseclib soon.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.0.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 2.0.9-1ubuntu0.1~esm3, 1.0.9-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 +8
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 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 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10php-phpseclib3pkg:deb/ubuntu/php-phpseclib3?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSphp-phpseclib3pkg:deb/ubuntu/php-phpseclib3?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 26.04 LTSphp-phpseclibpkg:deb/ubuntu/php-phpseclib?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 26.04 LTSphpseclibpkg:deb/ubuntu/phpseclib?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 25.10php-phpseclibpkg:deb/ubuntu/php-phpseclib?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10php-phpseclib3pkg:deb/ubuntu/php-phpseclib3?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available. Users should update phpseclib to versions 1.0.27, 2.0.52, or 3.0.50 or later. Ubuntu users should apply the security updates provided in advisories USN-8769-1 and USN-8830-1 via standard system updates or Ubuntu Pro Extended Security Maintenance (ESM). No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying these updates.
Description
phpseclib versions 0.1.1 through 1.0.26, 2.0.0 through 2.0.51, and 3.0.0 through 3.0.49 contain a vulnerability in AES CBC mode padding validation that can be exploited via a padding oracle timing attack. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information. The issue has been fixed in versions 1.0.27, 2.0.52, and 3.0.50. Ubuntu has released security updates addressing this vulnerability across multiple LTS releases, with fixes available through standard system updates or Ubuntu Pro Extended Security Maintenance (ESM).
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-32935 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32935 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/phpseclib/phpseclib/commit/ccc21aef71eb170e9bf819b167e67d1fd9e6e788 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/phpseclib/phpseclib/security/advisories/GHSA-94g3-g5v7-q4jg (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8769-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8830-1 (opens in a new tab)