8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-89177
Howyar|WeenyGenius - Use of Insecure Protocol
Description

WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has a Use of Insecure Protocol vulnerability. Due to the reliance on ZMTP Null mode, unauthenticated attackers on the same network can capture packets to leak transmitted data, or perform replay attacks with forged commands to disrupt classroom operations.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 11, 2026, 8:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 11, 2026, 8:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH cded6c7f-6ce5-4948-8f87-aa7a3bbb6b0e
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH cded6c7f-6ce5-4948-8f87-aa7a3bbb6b0e
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Configure WeenyGenius to use secure protocols instead of ZMTP Null mode.
  • Disable ZMTP Null mode in WeenyGenius configuration.
  • Enable and configure secure communication protocols.
  • Update the system to the latest secure version.
  • Restrict network access to authorized devices.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-11200-ffc3c-2.html
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-11201-658c0-1.html
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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has a Use of Insecure Protocol vulnerability. Due to the reliance on ZMTP Null mode, unauthenticated attackers on the same network can capture packets to leak transmitted data, or perform replay attacks with forged commands to disrupt classroom operations.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-757
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/89xxx/CVE-2026-89177.json">CVE-2026-89177</a>
    Added Reference https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-11200-ffc3c-2.html
    Added Reference https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-11201-658c0-1.html
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