CVE-2026-6923: Nuvoton - CWE-1300: Improper Protection of Physical Side Channels

Published May 14, 2026
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Updated

A side-channel attack, which requires a physical presence to the TPM, can lead to extraction of an Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nuvoton Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Nuvoton to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.4.0

Event History

May 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6923?

CVE-2026-6923 has a high severity rating due to the risk of key extraction through physical side-channel attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6923?

To mitigate CVE-2026-6923, implement enhanced physical security measures around the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to prevent unauthorized access.

3

What specific hardware is affected by CVE-2026-6923?

CVE-2026-6923 affects the Nuvoton Trusted Platform Module (TPM) hardware.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2026-6923 involve?

CVE-2026-6923 involves a side-channel attack that requires physical presence to extract ECDH keys.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2026-6923?

Organizations using Nuvoton Trusted Platform Modules should be concerned about CVE-2026-6923 due to the potential for key compromise.

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