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CVE-2026-73778

HIGH · CVSS 8.1 EPSS 0.28% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-01 · Last synced 2026-09-14

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A vulnerability in the Credential Manager component allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access by exploiting a predictable factory-default password on devices in their factory-default or post-ZTP state. This could lead to full administrative control during the initial setup process, posing a significant risk to device security. Organizations utilizing affected devices should prioritize remediation to prevent potential exploitation during deployment.

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CVE
CVE-2026-73778
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.1
EPSS
0.28%

Original NVD Description

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.

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