CVE-2026-77696: Issue summary: SM2 signature generation uses non-constant-time arithmetic on secret values, forming a timing s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-77696?

openssl: upgrade to 1.1.1zj, 3.0.23, 3.4.8, 3.5.9, 3.6.5, 4.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-77696 being exploited?

CVE-2026-77696 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-77696 affect?

CVE-2026-77696 affects openssl. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). Issue summary: SM2 signature generation uses non-constant-time arithmetic on secret values, forming a timing side-channel. Impact summary: An attacker able to measure SM2 signing times may learn information about the per-signature secret n

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-77696?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 3.7REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-77696 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting openssl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Issue summary: SM2 signature generation uses non-constant-time arithmetic on secret values, forming a timing side-channel. Impact summary: An attacker able to measure SM2 signing times may learn information about the per-signature secret nonce, which over many signatures can, via a lattice / Hidden Number Problem attack, lead to recovery of the private key. CWE: CWE-208: Observable Timing Discrepancy Description: SM2 signature generation compu

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-208
Published	2026-09-29
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): OpenSSL Software Foundation · Vendor: openssl

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-29 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 01:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openssl openssl UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.1.1 and < 1.1.1zj · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.0.23 · >= 3.4.0 and < 3.4.8 · >= 3.5.0 and < 3.5.9 · >= 3.6.0 and < 3.6.5 · >= 4.0.0 and < 4.0.3

Fixed in: 1.1.1zj, 3.0.23, 3.4.8, 3.5.9, 3.6.5, 4.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.1zj (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openssl

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-77696?

openssl: upgrade to 1.1.1zj, 3.0.23, 3.4.8, 3.5.9, 3.6.5, 4.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-77696 being exploited?

CVE-2026-77696 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-2026-77696 affect?

CVE-2026-77696 affects openssl. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). Issue summary: SM2 signature generation uses non-constant-time arithmetic on secret values, forming a timing side-channel. Impact summary: An attacker able to measure SM2 signing times may learn information about the per-signature secret n

How urgent is CVE-2026-77696?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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