CVE-2026-44498 Details
Description
ZEBRA is a Zcash node written entirely in Rust. Prior to version 4.4.0, Zebra's block validator undercounts transparent signature operations against the 20000-sigop block limit (MAX_BLOCK_SIGOPS), allowing it to accept blocks that zcashd rejects with bad-blk-sigops. A miner who produces such a block can split the network: Zebra nodes follow the offending chain while zcashd nodes do not. This issue has been patched in version 4.4.0.
A vulnerability in the Zcash Zebra node's block validation process, present in versions prior to 4.4.0, allows for an incorrect count of transparent signature operations. This miscalculation enables Zebra to accept blocks that are rejected by zcashd due to exceeding the signature operation limit. As a result, a miner could create a block that causes a divergence in the blockchain, with Zebra nodes following the problematic chain while zcashd nodes do not.
Users should upgrade to Zcash Zebra version 4.4.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ZcashFoundation/zebra/releases/tag/v4.4.0 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/ZcashFoundation/zebra/security/advisories/GHSA-jv4h-j224-23cc | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-682 | Incorrect Calculation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| zfnd zebrad | < 4.4.0 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 8, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |