CVE-2026-19377

MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified

CVE-2026-19377 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper certificate validation in the tunnel handshake in Cato Client allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to impersonate a Cato Point of Presence (PoP) server and intercept or modify tunnel traffic.. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper certificate validation in the tunnel handshake in Cato Client allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to impersonate a Cato Point of Presence (PoP) server and intercept or modify tunnel traffic.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Cato NetworksCato Client for Windows< 6.12.6
Cato NetworksCato Client for macOS< 6.1.1
Cato NetworksCato Client for Linux< 5.8.1
Cato NetworksCato Client for iOS< 5.9
Cato NetworksCato Client for Android< 5.6.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-19377?
Improper certificate validation in the tunnel handshake in Cato Client allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to impersonate a Cato Point of Presence (PoP) server and intercept or modify tunnel traffic.
How severe is CVE-2026-19377?
CVE-2026-19377 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-19377?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST