CVE-2026-8668
Hardcoded credentials in embedded content
Description
A static credential embedded in Chef 360 prior to v1.7.0 permitted unauthenticated access to internal message queues. Queue messages contained tenant-specific identifiers. The credential has been rotated and replaced with per-tenant access in subsequent versions, eliminating this access method entirely.
INFO
Published Date :
June 18, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 18, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
ProgressSoftware
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8668
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | f9fea0b6-671e-4eea-8fde-31911902ae05 |
Solution
- Update Chef 360 to version 1.7.0 or later.
- Remove the static credential.
- Implement per-tenant access controls.
- Rotate existing credentials.
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