Loading...
Skip to main content

CVE-2026-26267 — Vulnerability in soroban-sdk-macros — CVE Details

HIGH

The rs-soroban-sdk #[contractimpl] macro calls inherent function instead of trait function when names collide

Published February 17, 2026Updated February 22, 2026Source: osv

Summary

### Impact The `#[contractimpl]` macro contains a bug in how it wires up function calls. In Rust, you can define functions on a type in two ways: - Directly on the type as an inherent function: ```rust impl MyContract { fn value() { ... } } ``` - Through a trait ```rust impl Trait for MyContract { fn value() { ... } } ``` These are two separate functions that happen to share the same name. Rust has rules for which one gets called. When you write `MyContract::value()`, Rust always picks the one defined directly on the type, not the trait version. The bug is that `#[contractimpl]` generates code that uses `MyContract::value()` style calls even when it's processing the trait version. This means if an inherent function is also defined with the same name, the inherent function gets called instead of the trait function. This means the Wasm-exported entry point silently calls the wrong function when two conditions are met simultaneously: 1. A `impl Trait for MyContract` block is defined with one or more functions, with `#[contractimpl]` applied. 2. A `impl MyContract` block is defined with one or more identically named functions, without `#[contractimpl]` applied. If the trait version contains important security checks, such as verifying the caller is authorized, that the inherent version does not, those checks are bypassed. Anyone interacting with the contract through its public interface will call the wrong function. For example: ```rust #[contract] pub struct Contract; impl Contract { /// Inherent function — returns 1. /// Bug: The macro-generated WASM export is wired up to call this function. pub fn value() -> u32 { 1 } } pub trait Trait { fn value(env: Env) -> u32; } #[contractimpl] impl Trait for MyContract { /// Trait implementation — returns 2. /// Fix: The macro-generated WASM export should call this function. fn value() -> u32 { 2 } } ``` ### Patches The problem is patched in `soroban-sdk-macros` version **25.1.1**. The fix changes the generated call from `<Type>::func()` to `<Type as Trait>::func()` when processing trait implementations, ensuring Rust resolves to the trait associated function regardless of whether an inherent function with the same name exists. Users should upgrade to `soroban-sdk-macros` **>= 25.1.1** and recompile their contracts. ### Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible, contract developers can avoid the issue by ensuring that no inherent associated function on the contract type shares a name with any function in the trait implementation. Renaming or removing the conflicting inherent function eliminates the ambiguity and causes the macro-generated code to correctly resolve to the trait function.

Advisory Timeline

  • First published February 17, 2026 (237 days ago).
  • Last revised February 22, 2026 — 5 days after initial publication.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

Cargo
Update soroban-sdk-macros to 22.0.10 or later
cargo update -p soroban-sdk-macros --precise 22.0.10
Cargo
Update soroban-sdk-macros to 23.5.2 or later
cargo update -p soroban-sdk-macros --precise 23.5.2
Cargo
Update soroban-sdk-macros to 25.1.1 or later
cargo update -p soroban-sdk-macros --precise 25.1.1

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (3)

Affects 1 ecosystem: crates.io (1).

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
soroban-sdk-macros
crates.io
All versions22.0.10
soroban-sdk-macros
crates.io
All versions23.5.2
soroban-sdk-macros
crates.io
All versions25.1.1

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.5 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26267?
The rs-soroban-sdk #[contractimpl] macro calls inherent function instead of trait function when names collide This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.5/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-26267?
CVE-2026-26267 affects soroban-sdk-macros. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-26267 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
7.5

High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.

Also Known As

GHSA-4chv-4c6w-w254

Related CVEs

  • CVE-2026-93657
    HIGH

    hickory-resolver: Resolver::lookup() and Resolver::lookup_ip() APIs obscure DNSSEC validation failures

  • CVE-2026-18140
    HIGH

    aws-smithy-json: Uncontrolled recursion in the aws-smithy-json unknown-key skip path allows unauthenticated remote denial of service in smithy-rs generated servers

Check if you're affected

Scan your dependencies to see if this vulnerability affects your projects.

Scan Your Dependencies