CVE-2026-8672

What it is

Use of default password vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra on Linux, Windows allows Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords. This issue affects Avantra: before 25.3.0.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-22 14:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-23 16:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-22 14:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-23 16:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-1393

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Avantra < 25.3.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None