CVE-2026-60042
Authentication bypass in com_check
Description
An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform an authentication bypass on the com_check function, potentially triggering traffic on other systems and email alerts. This can result in some loss of availability due to higher system loads.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 10, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 10, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-60042
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches or updates immediately.
- Review and restrict access to the com_check function.
- Monitor system load and traffic for anomalies.
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-2026-60042.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-079/ | |
| https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-141/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-60042 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-2026-60042
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform an authentication bypass on the com_check function, potentially triggering traffic on other systems and email alerts. This can result in some loss of availability due to higher system loads. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-639 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/60xxx/CVE-2026-60042.json">CVE-2026-60042</a> Added Reference https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-079/ Added Reference https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-141/