CVE-2026-79884
HIGH
Published Oct 22, 2026
Modified Oct 26, 2026
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of AOS-8 could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to bypass existing authentication controls and access sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain access to some data in a cleartext format possibly exposing other network infrastructure to further compromise.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0025
Probability of exploitation
0.16%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-79884? +
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of AOS-8 could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to bypass existing authentication controls and access sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain access to some data in a cleartext format possibly exposing other network infrastructure to further compromise. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-79884? +
CVE-2026-79884 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0025, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-79884? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
