CVE-2026-55961: wolfSSL_PKCS7_verify() returning success for a degenerate (certs-only) PKCS#7 object that contains no signer

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-55961 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wolfssl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

wolfSSL_PKCS7_verify() returning success for a degenerate (certs-only) PKCS#7 object that contains no signer. Such an object has empty signerInfos, so the underlying signed-data verification succeeds without authenticating any content. The compatibility-layer verify path now rejects the object when no signer signature has actually been verified, so a PKCS#7 carrying no valid signature is no longer reported as verified. This is enforced regardless

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-347
Published	2026-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-26

Publisher (CNA): wolfSSL Inc. · Vendor: wolfssl

Last updated 2026-06-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-25 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-26 16:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wolfssl wolfssl UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.15.7 and < 5.9.2

Fixed in: 5.9.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.15.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wolfssl

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 3.15.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wolfssl sudo apt install wolfssl=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.15.7> sudo apt-mark hold wolfssl

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

dnf --showduplicates list wolfssl sudo dnf downgrade wolfssl-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.15.7> sudo dnf versionlock add wolfssl

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-2026-55961?

wolfssl: upgrade to 5.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-55961 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55961 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-2026-55961 affect?

CVE-2026-55961 affects wolfssl. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). wolfSSL_PKCS7_verify() returning success for a degenerate (certs-only) PKCS#7 object that contains no signer. Such an object has empty signerInfos, so the underlying signed-data verification succeeds without authenticating any content. The

How urgent is CVE-2026-55961?

Priority 32/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

wolfSSL vulnerabilities

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