CVE-2026-85148
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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 exploit a fixed password to remotely access user hosts.

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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-2026-85148
EUVD
EUVD-2026-70870

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lightstar smartit_desktop_manager *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-798 The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.

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Executive Summary

SmartIT Desktop Manager by Lightstar has a hard-coded password vulnerability. Attackers can remotely access user systems without authentication using this fixed password.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for the presence of SmartIT Desktop Manager with hard-coded credentials. Inspect network traffic for unauthorized remote access attempts using the fixed password. Review system logs for suspicious login activities from unknown sources.

Impact Analysis

Unauthenticated attackers can gain full remote access to affected systems, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates data protection requirements under GDPR and HIPAA due to unauthorized access risks and potential data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update SmartIT Desktop Manager to the latest version to remove hard-coded credentials. Disable remote access features if not required. Implement network segmentation to restrict unauthorized access. Monitor for any signs of exploitation and change all default credentials.

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