CVE-2026-16731
Authentication and authorization bypass via cryptographic timing side-channel attack in StationScout
Description
OMICRON StationScout before version 3.05 contains a cryptographic timing side-channel vulnerability in the backend authentication mechanism that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to forge valid authentication credentials, bypass authentication and authorization, and impersonate legitimate clients. An attacker can gain full access to the system configuration, allowing modification, reset, or unauthorized alteration of system parameters or injecting network traffic into the connected network.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 23, 2026, 9:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
57995746-fc30-4a4d-94f6-a13d079c41f4
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16731
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 57995746-fc30-4a4d-94f6-a13d079c41f4 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 57995746-fc30-4a4d-94f6-a13d079c41f4 |
Solution
- Update to version 3.05 or later.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Review authentication configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16731.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.omicronenergy.com/.well-known/csaf/osa-21.json |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16731 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16731
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: OMICRON StationScout de OMICRON electronics GmbH, Description: OMICRON StationScout anterior a la versión 3.05 contiene una vulnerabilidad de canal lateral de tiempo criptográfico en el mecanismo de autenticación del backend que puede permitir a un atacante no autenticado forjar credenciales de autenticación válidas, eludir la autenticación y la autorización, y suplantar la identidad de clientes legítimos. Un atacante puede obtener acceso completo a la configuración del sistema, permitiendo la modificación, el restablecimiento o la alteración no autorizada de los parámetros del sistema o la inyección de tráfico de red en la red conectada. -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-16731', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-06T14:43:44.387101Z'} -
New CVE Received by 57995746-fc30-4a4d-94f6-a13d079c41f4
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'OMICRON electronics GmbH', 'product': 'OMICRON StationScout', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.05', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description OMICRON StationScout before version 3.05 contains a cryptographic timing side-channel vulnerability in the backend authentication mechanism that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to forge valid authentication credentials, bypass authentication and authorization, and impersonate legitimate clients. An attacker can gain full access to the system configuration, allowing modification, reset, or unauthorized alteration of system parameters or injecting network traffic into the connected network. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:P/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-208 Added Reference https://www.omicronenergy.com/.well-known/csaf/osa-21.json