CVE-2026-46728: Das U-Boot before 2026.04 allows FIT (Flat Image Tree) signature verification bypass because
Affects u-bootSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 May 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10u-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSu-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10u-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSu-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSu-boot-nezhapkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot-nezha?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSu-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
Das U-Boot versions before 2026.04 have a vulnerability in the FIT (Flat Image Tree) signature verification process. The vulnerability occurs because the hashed-nodes component is omitted from the hash calculation, allowing an attacker to bypass signature verification. This flaw affects multiple specific versions of u-boot as listed. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.