CVE-2026-42505 Details
Description
Handshakes which used Encrypted Client Hello could be de-anonymized by a passive network observer due to a disclosure of pre-shared key identities in the unencrypted client hello.
A vulnerability in the Go programming language's Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) implementation allows for the de-anonymization of server hostnames by disclosing pre-shared key identities in the unencrypted client hello. This issue affects Go versions prior to 1.25.12, from 1.26.0 up to but not including 1.26.5, and from 1.27.0 up to but not including 1.27.0-rc.2.
Users can upgrade to Go versions 1.26.5 or 1.25.12, both of which include the necessary fix. Instructions for downloading these versions are available on the Go website.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://go.dev/cl/775960 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://go.dev/issue/79282 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/OrmQE_Yp5Sc | [email protected] | Mailing ListRelease NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-5856 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-201 | Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| golang go | >= 1.23.0, < 1.25.12 >= 1.26.0, < 1.26.5 1.27 rc1 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |