8.2highHigh

CVE-2026-46728

Denx U-Boot

Das U-Boot before 2026.04 allows FIT (Flat Image Tree) signature verification bypass because hashed-nodes is omitted from a hash.

Exploitation status

  • Published references include exploit or proof-of-concept material. There is no confirmation it is being used in real attacks.
  • A vendor advisory or patch reference has been published.

What the metrics mean

  • It is requires local access to the machine.
  • For an attacker who can reach it, no special conditions are needed to exploit it.
  • To exploit it, an administrative account is needed.
  • Beyond that, no action by a user is required.

Scoring

CVSS
8.2 (v3.1)
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-346
Assigned by
cve@mitre.org

Dates

Published
2026-05-16
Last modified
2026-09-11
Sources
NVD

Affected products

  • Denx U-Boot2013.07 - 2026.04, 2026.04

As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.

References