CVE-2026-54736: Phalcon: Non-constant-time HMAC verification in `Encryption\Crypt::decrypt` (timing side-channel)

high Affects phalcon/cphalcon. Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published 2026-08-28.

Phalcon: Non-constant-time HMAC verification in `Encryption\Crypt::decrypt` (timing side-channel)

Package: phalcon/cphalcon Composer
Affected versions: <5.14.1
Fixed in: 5.14.1
Severity: high
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (7.6th percentile)
Published: 2026-08-28
Source: osv.dev

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