CVE-2026-26049
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: ICS-CERT

Description
The web management interface of the device renders the passwords in a plaintext input field. The current password is directly visible to anyone with access to the UI, potentially exposing administrator credentials to unauthorized observation via shoulder surfing, screenshots, or browser form caching.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-26049
EUVD
EUVD-2026-8306
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Currently, no data is known.
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CWE ID Description
CWE-522 The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs because the web management interface of the device displays passwords in a plaintext input field. This means that the current password is directly visible to anyone who has access to the user interface.

As a result, administrator credentials can be exposed to unauthorized individuals through methods such as shoulder surfing, taking screenshots, or browser form caching.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of administrator passwords, which may allow attackers or unauthorized users to gain administrative access to the device.

This exposure increases the risk of compromise of the device's management interface, potentially leading to further security breaches or misuse of the device.

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