9.2
CRITICAL CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-3869
Schneider Electric Modicon PLC Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Vulnerability
Description

CWE-303 : Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm vulnerability exists that could cause loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the PLC provided an application project with a lower application level is running on the PLC.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 11, 2026, 4:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 11, 2026, 4:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3869 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 076d1eb6-cfab-4401-b34d-6dfc2a413bdb
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Address authentication algorithm flaws to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.
  • Implement a robust authentication algorithm.
  • Ensure proper verification of user credentials.
  • Apply security updates for authentication components.
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-2026-3869.

URL Resource
https://download.se.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-251-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-251-04.pdf
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-3869 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description CWE-303 : Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm vulnerability exists that could cause loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the PLC provided an application project with a lower application level is running on the PLC.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/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-303
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/3xxx/CVE-2026-3869.json">CVE-2026-3869</a>
    Added Reference https://download.se.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-251-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-251-04.pdf
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.