CVE-2026-34063
network-libp2p: Peer can crash the node by opening discovery protocol substream twice
Description
Nimiq's network-libp2p is a Nimiq network implementation based on libp2p. Prior to version 1.3.0, `network-libp2p` discovery uses a libp2p `ConnectionHandler` state machine. the handler assumes there is at most one inbound and one outbound discovery substream per connection. if a remote peer opens/negotiate the discovery protocol substream a second time on the same connection, the handler hits a `panic!(\"Inbound already connected\")` / `panic!(\"Outbound already connected\")` path instead of failing closed. This causes a remote crash of the networking task (swarm), taking the node's p2p networking offline until restart. The patch for this vulnerability is formally released as part of v1.3.0. No known workarounds are available.
INFO
Published Date :
April 22, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 24, 2026, 5:12 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nimiq's network-libp2p to version 1.3.0 or later.
- Apply the formal patch released in version 1.3.0.
- Ensure the remote peer does not open duplicate discovery substreams.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-34063.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/commit/e0d4e01994f061bf41d3c2835bc74040d3c084f5 | Patch |
| https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/pull/3666 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/releases/tag/v1.3.0 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/security/advisories/GHSA-74hp-mhfx-m45h | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nimiq:nimiq_proof-of-stake:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.3.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/commit/e0d4e01994f061bf41d3c2835bc74040d3c084f5 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/pull/3666 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/releases/tag/v1.3.0 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/security/advisories/GHSA-74hp-mhfx-m45h Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nimiq's network-libp2p is a Nimiq network implementation based on libp2p. Prior to version 1.3.0, `network-libp2p` discovery uses a libp2p `ConnectionHandler` state machine. the handler assumes there is at most one inbound and one outbound discovery substream per connection. if a remote peer opens/negotiate the discovery protocol substream a second time on the same connection, the handler hits a `panic!(\"Inbound already connected\")` / `panic!(\"Outbound already connected\")` path instead of failing closed. This causes a remote crash of the networking task (swarm), taking the node's p2p networking offline until restart. The patch for this vulnerability is formally released as part of v1.3.0. No known workarounds are available. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-617 Added Reference https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/commit/e0d4e01994f061bf41d3c2835bc74040d3c084f5 Added Reference https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/pull/3666 Added Reference https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/releases/tag/v1.3.0 Added Reference https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/security/advisories/GHSA-74hp-mhfx-m45h