CVE-2026-8332
TimePictra root password hardcoded in installation files
Description
A hard-coded root password in Microchip TimePictra platform installation files could allow an attacker with access to those files to obtain privileged credentials
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 12, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 12, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5 |
Solution
- Update Microchip TimePictra to version 12.0 or later.
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New CVE Received by dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5
Nov. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A hard-coded root password in Microchip TimePictra platform installation files could allow an attacker with access to those files to obtain privileged credentials Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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 Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8332.json">CVE-2026-8332</a> Added Reference https://www.gruppotim.it/en/footer/TIM-red-team.html Added Reference https://www.microchip.com/en-us/solutions/technologies/embedded-security/how-to-report-potential-product-security-vulnerabilities/timepictra-root-password-hardcoded-in-installation-files