CVE-2026-48852
Published May 25, 2026
·Updated
PuTTY 0.71 before 0.84 has an assertion failure in ECDSA signature verification.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Putty PuTTY>=0.71<0.84
Event History
May 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48852?
The severity of CVE-2026-48852 is low, with a score of 3.7.
2
What does CVE-2026-48852 affect?
CVE-2026-48852 affects PuTTY versions before 0.84.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-48852?
To fix CVE-2026-48852, upgrade to PuTTY version 0.84 or later.
4
What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-48852?
The risk associated with CVE-2026-48852 is classified as low.
5
What vulnerability does CVE-2026-48852 describe?
CVE-2026-48852 describes an assertion failure in ECDSA signature verification.