CVE-2026-55981
Firmware verification vulnerability
Description
A firmware verification vulnerability in Creative Sound Blaster Katana could allow an attacker to modify a legitimate firmware image and upload the modified firmware to an affected device.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 23, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 23, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
5f57b9bf-260d-4433-bf07-b6a79e9bb7d4
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-55981
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 5f57b9bf-260d-4433-bf07-b6a79e9bb7d4 |
Solution
- Update the device firmware using vendor-provided updates.
- Verify firmware integrity before and after updates.
- Disable unauthorized firmware uploads.
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-2026-55981.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.csa.gov.sg/alerts-and-advisories/alerts/al-2026-134/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-55981
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 5f57b9bf-260d-4433-bf07-b6a79e9bb7d4
Oct. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A firmware verification vulnerability in Creative Sound Blaster Katana could allow an attacker to modify a legitimate firmware image and upload the modified firmware to an affected device. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/55xxx/CVE-2026-55981.json">CVE-2026-55981</a> Added Reference https://www.csa.gov.sg/alerts-and-advisories/alerts/al-2026-134/