CVE-2026-32883: Botan is a C++ cryptography library

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-32883 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting botan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Botan is a C++ cryptography library. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.11.0, during X509 path validation, OCSP responses were checked for an appropriate status code, but critically omitted verifying the signature of the OCSP response itself. This issue has been patched in version 3.11.0.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-347
Published	2026-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: botan project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-30 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

botan project botan UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and < 3.11.0

Fixed in: 3.11.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy botan || rpm -q botan || botan --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade botan

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade botan

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison botan sudo apt install botan=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold botan

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list botan sudo dnf downgrade botan-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add botan

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-32883?

botan: upgrade to 3.11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32883 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32883 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-32883 affect?

CVE-2026-32883 affects botan. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Botan is a C++ cryptography library. From version 3.0.0 to before version 3.11.0, during X509 path validation, OCSP responses were checked for an appropriate status code, but critically omitted verifying the signature of the OCSP response i

How urgent is CVE-2026-32883?

Priority 27/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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