CVE-2026-43837
Buffer Overflow in Password Verification Functionality
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the password verification functionality could allow an attacker with guest authentication to achieve code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 20, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 20, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
5f57b9bf-260d-4433-bf07-b6a79e9bb7d4
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 5f57b9bf-260d-4433-bf07-b6a79e9bb7d4 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 5f57b9bf-260d-4433-bf07-b6a79e9bb7d4 |
Solution
- Address buffer overflow in password verification logic.
- Remove guest authentication bypass.
- Implement secure password handling.
- Validate and sanitize all inputs.
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-2026-43837.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.advantech.com/en/security-advisory | |
| https://www.csa.gov.sg/alerts-and-advisories/alerts/al-2026-149 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 5f57b9bf-260d-4433-bf07-b6a79e9bb7d4
Oct. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A buffer overflow vulnerability in the password verification functionality could allow an attacker with guest authentication to achieve code execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/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 Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/43xxx/CVE-2026-43837.json">CVE-2026-43837</a> Added Reference https://www.advantech.com/en/security-advisory Added Reference https://www.csa.gov.sg/alerts-and-advisories/alerts/al-2026-149