CVE-2026-8673
Password re-initialization mechanism sends passwords in plain text
Description
Unprotected transport of credentials vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra on Linux, Windows allows Sniffing Attacks. This issue affects Avantra: before 25.3.0.
INFO
Published Date :
May 22, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 22, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
NCSC.ch
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8673
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 455daabc-a392-441d-aa46-37d35189897c | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Avantra to version 25.3.0 or later.
- Ensure secure transport protocols are enforced.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Unprotected transport of credentials vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra on Linux, Windows allows Sniffing Attacks. This issue affects Avantra: before 25.3.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-523 Added Reference https://support.avantra.com/hc/en-us/articles/5535621927071