CVE-2026-79856

CriticalCVSS 9.8/10Last modified Oct 24, 2026

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PAPI protocol of AOS-8 that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain administrative access, modify system configurations, and access or manipulate sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 9.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 22, 2026
Last modified
Oct 24, 2026
NVD status
Received

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CVE-2026-79856: Critical severity, CVSS 9.8 | Vulnix