CVE-2026-12803

In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, KCCMBlockCipher MAC does not bind nonce when AAD is absent (cross-nonce AEAD forgery). This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.

  • Published Aug 3, 2026
  • CVSS 8.7 high
  • 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

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CVE-2026-12803 at the National Vulnerability Database