Disk Encryption Vulnerability in VeraCrypt

CVE-2026-54073

What is CVE-2026-54073?

A flaw in VeraCrypt's handling of file-hosted hidden volumes allows for the creation of identifiable plaintext markers in encrypted volumes due to improper formatting functions. These markers, present at predictable intervals, can undermine plausible deniability during forensic examinations, although they do not reveal the content of hidden volumes nor compromise the encryption strength. Users are advised to upgrade to the fixed version 1.26.29 to mitigate this issue.

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