CVE-2026-126802
NextScan 1.1.0 through 1.2.0 Hardcoded Credentials in ns-admin Agent and External APIs
Description
NextScan 1.1.0 through 1.2.0 contains hardcoded HTTP Basic Auth credentials in ns-admin's AuthAgent and AuthExternal routers that allow unauthenticated attackers to access protected APIs. Attackers can call /agent/config to obtain Redis passwords, etcd details and the server token, and impersonate scan nodes via registration, heartbeat and logging endpoints.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:53 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-126802
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update NextScan to a version that addresses hardcoded credentials.
- Remove hardcoded credentials from router configurations.
- Rotate all exposed credentials and tokens immediately.
- Implement proper authentication for all API endpoints.
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