CVE-2026-13586: PKCS#12 MAC and bag-decryption KDF iteration-count bound (DoS)

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, PKCS#12 MAC and bag-decryption KDF iteration-count bound (DoS). This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bc-fips 1.0.2.7 (1.0.X series), 2.0.2 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.3 (2.1.X series).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Bouncy Castle Bouncy Castle for Java<1.85
Bouncy Castle Bouncy Castle for Java LTS<2.73.12
Bouncy Castle Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA)>1.0.2<=1.0.2.7, >2.0.2<=2.0.2, <2.0.2, <2.1.3

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:58 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13586?

The severity of CVE-2026-13586 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

2

How does CVE-2026-13586 affect Bouncy Castle libraries?

CVE-2026-13586 affects Bouncy Castle for Java versions prior to 1.85, as well as certain LTS and FIPS versions.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-13586?

CVE-2026-13586 is a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability related to PKCS#12 MAC and bag-decryption KDF iteration-count bounds.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-13586?

To mitigate CVE-2026-13586, you should upgrade to Bouncy Castle for Java version 1.85 or later.

5

Are there any specific versions of Bouncy Castle to update for CVE-2026-13586?

Yes, you should update Bouncy Castle for Java LTS to at least version 2.73.12 and BC-FJA to at least its respective versions specified.

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