CVE-2026-39831

Critical

Description

The Verify() method for FIDO/U2F security key types ([email protected], [email protected]) did not check the User Presence flag. Signatures generated without physical touch were accepted, allowing unattended use of a hardware security key. To restore the previous behavior, return a "no-touch-required" extension in Permissions.Extensions from PublicKeyCallback.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductGolang Crypto
PublishedMay 22, 2026
First seenMay 22, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-290CWE-290

How to fix

Update
  • golang crypto0.52.0 or later
  • golang.org/x/crypto0.52.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
golang cryptov < 0.52.00.52.0
golang.org/x/cryptoGov < 0.52.00.52.0
microsoft azl3_kubevirt-openvmm_1.9.0-1No range specified—

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