CVE-2026-118460
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Embedded Private Key Signing Vulnerability in Practitioner Token System

Publication date: 2026-11-09

Last updated on: 2026-11-09

Assigner: ENISA

Description
Embedded private keys protected by a shared password can be used to sign practitioner assertions for arbitrary practitioner identifiers, enabling unauthorized practitioner token requests.

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Published
2026-11-09
Last Modified
2026-11-09
Generated
2026-11-09
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2026-11-09
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CVE-2026-118460

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
CompuGroup Medical Infantia From 0 (inc) to 6.9.1 (inc)
CompuGroup Medical Profim From 0 (inc) to 6.9.1 (inc)
CompuGroup Medical Venere From 0 (inc) to 6.9.1 (inc)
CompuGroup Medical Phronesis From 0 (inc) to 6.9.1 (inc)
CompuGroup Medical Infantia From 0 (inc) to 5.1.1 (inc)
CompuGroup Medical Profim From 0 (inc) to 5.1.1 (inc)
CompuGroup Medical Venere From 0 (inc) to 5.1.1 (inc)
CompuGroup Medical Phronesis From 0 (inc) to 5.1.1 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-321 The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves embedded private keys protected by a shared password. Attackers can use these keys to sign practitioner assertions for arbitrary practitioner identifiers, which allows them to request unauthorized practitioner tokens without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to impersonate practitioners, gain unauthorized access to systems, or request fraudulent tokens. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized actions in sensitive systems, or misuse of practitioner privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or health data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Organizations may face legal penalties, loss of certification, or reputational damage due to non-compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Rotate all embedded private keys protected by the shared password and update them with unique, strong passwords. Review and restrict access to practitioner token request endpoints to prevent unauthorized usage.

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