CVE-2026-17578: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v6xc-r9wm-438j
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CWE-323
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-17578 is a LOW security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-323: Reusing a Nonce, Key Pair in Encryption) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when nonces should be used for the present occasion and only once.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-17578 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-17578
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v6xc-r9wm-438j
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-323: Reusing a Nonce, Key Pair in Encryption
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-17578

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-17578, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-323: Reusing a Nonce, Key Pair in Encryption, where nonces should be used for the present occasion and only once. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Kong Event Gateway versions 1.0.0 through 1.1.1 and 1.2.0 do not enforce key rotation before reaching NIST SP 800-38D recommended usage limit for AES-GCM encryption keys with random nonces when the AWS IAM encryption feature is enabled. If a producer sends messages at a sustained high rate without key rotation, which only occurs on reboot of the Kong Event Gateway instance, the probability of a nonce collision becomes non-negligible. An authorized consumer who detects a nonce collision can recover parts of plaintext from the affected messages. New versions 1.1.2 and 1.2.1 enforce automatic key rotation before the recommended usage limit is reached.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-17578 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17578
developer.konghq.com/event-gateway/chang... WEB
https://developer.konghq.com/event-gateway/changelog

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-17578?
CVE-2026-17578 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-323: Reusing a Nonce, Key Pair in Encryption.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-17578?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-17578?
CVE-2026-17578 is classified under CWE-323: Reusing a Nonce, Key Pair in Encryption (Nonces should be used for the present occasion and only once.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-17578?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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