CVE-2026-129116
C-Kermit 7.0.197 before 11.1.515 IKSD Authentication Bypass via Refused Certificate Login
Description
C-Kermit from 7.0.197 before 11.1.515 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the IKSD SSL build that leaves Telnet authentication state at AUTH_VALID after a refused certificate login. Attackers holding a trusted certificate mapped to a refused account can log in as any other account with any password, gaining that account's shell access.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2026, 4:23 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2026, 4:23 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-129116
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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 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update C-Kermit to version 11.1.515 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Review and restrict certificate mappings.
- Monitor authentication logs for suspicious activity.
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