CVE-2026-85147
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Hard-coded Credentials in SmartIT Desktop Manager

Publication date: 2026-09-04

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: TWCERT/CC

Description
SmartIT Desktop Manager developed by Lightstar has a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can obtain a specific password from the source code, which can be used to retrieve the AES encryption key used for communication.

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Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04
Generated
2026-09-04
AI Q&A
2026-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85147
EUVD
EUVD-2026-70869

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lightstar smartit_desktop_manager *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

SmartIT Desktop Manager by Lightstar has a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. Attackers can extract a password from the source code to retrieve an AES encryption key used for communication, allowing unauthorized remote access.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for the presence of SmartIT Desktop Manager version 10 or earlier. Inspect the application's source code or configuration files for hard-coded credentials. Use network scanning tools to identify running instances of the vulnerable software. Commands like 'nmap -sV <target>' or 'grep -r "password" /path/to/smartit/desktop/manager/' may help identify exposed instances or credentials.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain access to sensitive data transmitted via the application, intercept communications, or perform unauthorized actions by decrypting traffic using the exposed key.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates data protection requirements under GDPR and HIPAA due to unauthorized access risks, potential data breaches, and failure to protect sensitive information with adequate encryption.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update SmartIT Desktop Manager to the latest patched version if available. If no patch exists, restrict network access to the application, disable remote access features, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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