CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-73778

HighCVSS 8.1
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Credential Manager component that may allow for unauthorized administrative access. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability on a device in its factory-default or post-ZTP state before any administrator has configured credentials by providing a predictable factory-default password. Successful exploitation could result in full administrative control of the affected device during the initial setup process.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the device before it is configured, potentially leading to persistent network security compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately change default passwords upon device delivery. Restrict access to devices in factory state and monitor the ZTP process.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability exists in the Credential Manager component that may allow for unauthorized administrative access. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability on a device in its factory-default or post-ZTP state before any administrator has configured credentials by providing a predictable factory-default password. Successful exploitation could result in full administrative control of the affected device during the initial setup process.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS