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CVE-2026-22906

User credentials are stored using AES‑ECB encryption with a hardcoded key.

CRITICAL 9.8EPSS 0.33%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.33%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

User credentials are stored using AES‑ECB encryption with a hardcoded key. An unauthenticated remote attacker obtaining the configuration file can decrypt and recover plaintext usernames and passwords, especially when combined with the authentication bypass.

CVSS 3.1: 9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.33% probability · 26th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-321
Source: info@cert.vde.com

References

https://certvde.com/de/advisories/VDE-2026-004

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.