CVE-2026-26334
Calero VeraSMART < 2026 R1 Hardcoded Static AES Keys Allow Decryption of Service Credentials
Description
Calero VeraSMART versions prior to 2026 R1 contain hardcoded static AES encryption keys within Veramark.Framework.dll (Veramark.Core.Config class). These keys are used to encrypt the password of the service account stored in C:\\VeraSMART Data\\app.settings. An attacker with local access to the system can extract the hardcoded keys from the Veramark.Framework.dll module and decrypt the stored credentials. The recovered credentials can then be used to authenticate to the Windows host, potentially resulting in local privilege escalation depending on the privileges of the configured service account.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 13, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 13, 2026, 9:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-26334
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Veramark to version 2026 R1 or later.
- Change service account passwords after updating.
- Review access controls for the service account.
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-2026-26334.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.calero.com/ | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/calero-verasmart-2026-r1-hardcoded-static-aes-keys-allow-decryption-of-service-credentials |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Calero VeraSMART versions prior to 2026 R1 contain hardcoded static AES encryption keys within Veramark.Framework.dll (Veramark.Core.Config class). These keys are used to encrypt the password of the service account stored in C:\\VeraSMART Data\\app.settings. An attacker with local access to the system can extract the hardcoded keys from the Veramark.Framework.dll module and decrypt the stored credentials. The recovered credentials can then be used to authenticate to the Windows host, potentially resulting in local privilege escalation depending on the privileges of the configured service account. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-798 Added Reference https://www.calero.com/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/calero-verasmart-2026-r1-hardcoded-static-aes-keys-allow-decryption-of-service-credentials