CVE-2026-32600
Description
A flaw was found in xml-security, a library for XML signatures and encryption. This vulnerability arises from a lack of validation for the authentication tag length in XML nodes encrypted with AES-GCM (Advanced Encryption Standard Galois/Counter Mode). A remote attacker can exploit this by brute-forcing the authentication tag, which may lead to the recovery of the GHASH key. This allows the attacker to decrypt encrypted XML nodes, resulting in information disclosure, and to forge arbitrary ciphertexts, compromising data integrity.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control,Integrity,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Modify Application Data; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
An attacker could gain access to sensitive data and possibly execute unauthorized code.
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