CVE-2026-43845
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Authentication Bypass in Password Reset Mechanism

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-20

Assigner: CSA

Description
A vulnerability in the password reset mechanism could allow an attacker to bypass the authentication mechanism.

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-10-20
Generated
2026-11-09
AI Q&A
2026-10-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-08
NVD
CVE-2026-43845
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104846

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Advantech ADAM-3600 prior to version 2.8.5.0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-640 The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication mechanism due to a flaw in the password reset process. This means unauthorized users could gain access to accounts without proper credentials.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to reset passwords and take control of user accounts, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. This could result in data breaches or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately review and update the password reset mechanism to ensure proper authentication checks are enforced. Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable component until a patch is applied.

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