CVE-2026-48486
Received Received - Intake

Integer Overflow in Signum Node Block Reward Calculation

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-48486, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-03

Last updated on: 2026-09-03

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description

Signum Node is a HDD-mined cryptocurrency using an energy efficient and fair Proof-of-Commitment (PoC+) consensus algorithm. Prior to version 3.9.9, an integer overflow in BlockServiceImpl.applyBlock() allowed a miner to receive an arbitrarily inflated block reward by crafting a block with a negative totalFeeCashBackNqt value. The vulnerability was introduced when the SMART_FEES hardfork (block ~1,029,000) enabled fee cash-back and burn accounting without overflow protection. This issue has been patched in version 3.9.9.

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Published
2026-09-03
Last Modified
2026-09-03
Generated
2026-09-03
AI Q&A
2026-09-03
EPSS Evaluated
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
signum_network signum_node to 3.9.9 (exc)
signum_network signum_node From 3.9.0 (inc) to 3.9.8 (exc)
signum node to 3.9.9 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE-190 The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-48486 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Signum blockchain node software. It involves an integer overflow in the BlockServiceImpl.applyBlock() function that allows a miner to receive an arbitrarily inflated block reward by crafting a block with a negative totalFeeCashBackNqt value. The flaw was introduced with the SMART_FEES hardfork which enabled fee cash-back and burn accounting without proper overflow protection.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your Signum Node version is below 3.9.9. Run the command: signum-node --version. If the output shows a version less than 3.9.9, the system is vulnerable. Additionally, monitor for corrupted ledger state or chain splits, which may indicate exploitation.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate block rewards, leading to corrupted ledger state or chain splits. Nodes accepting malicious blocks may suffer data integrity issues, while rejecting nodes could face network disruptions. The impact is primarily on data integrity and network stability.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade to Signum Node version 3.9.9 or later. Download the latest release from the official repository and replace the existing node software. Ensure no malicious blocks are accepted by verifying the blockchain state post-upgrade.

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