Vulnerability Description
nimiq-block contains block primitives to be used in Nimiq's Rust implementation. `SkipBlockProof::verify` computes its quorum check using `BitSet.len()`, then iterates `BitSet` indices and casts each `usize` index to `u16` (`slot as u16`) for slot lookup. Prior to version 1.3.0, if an attacker can get a `SkipBlockProof` verified where `MultiSignature.signers` contains out-of-range indices spaced by 65536, these indices inflate `len()` but collide onto the same in-range `u16` slot during aggregation. This makes it possible for a malicious validator with far fewer than `2f+1` real signer slots to pass skip block proof verification by multiplying a single BLS signature by the same factor. The patch for this vulnerability is included as part of v1.3.0. No known workarounds are available.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nimiq | Nimiq Proof-Of-Stake | < 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/commit/d02059053181ed8ddad6b59a0adfd6Patch
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/releases/tag/v1.3.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/security/advisories/GHSA-6973-8887-87PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-33471?
CVE-2026-33471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). nimiq-block contains block primitives to be used in Nimiq's Rust implementation. `SkipBlockProof::verify` computes its quorum check using `BitSet.len()`, then iterates `BitSet` indices and casts each ...
How severe is CVE-2026-33471?
CVE-2026-33471 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-33471?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nimiq Nimiq Proof-Of-Stake.