How severe is CVE-2026-16459?

CVE-2026-16459 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-16459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16459?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-16459 published?

CVE-2026-16459 was published on 2026-08-13.

CVE-2026-16459

CVE-2026-16459 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-208.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-208
Published: 2026-08-13
Last modified: 2026-08-13

Description

Padding oracle attack vulnerability in Oberon microsystem AG’s Oberon PSA Crypto library in all versions since 1.0.0 and prior to 2.1.1 allows an attacker to recover plaintexts via timing measurements of RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 decrypt operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16459?: Padding oracle attack vulnerability in Oberon microsystem AG’s Oberon PSA Crypto library in all versions since 1.0.0 and prior to 2.1.1 allows an attacker to recover plaintexts via timing measurements of RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 decrypt operations.
How severe is CVE-2026-16459?: CVE-2026-16459 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-16459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-16459 published?: CVE-2026-16459 was published on 2026-08-13.

References

https://www.oberon.ch/security-advisories/cve-2026-16459/

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