CVE-2026-23303

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2026-23303 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: Don't log plaintext credentials in cifs_set_cifscreds When debug logging is enabled, cifs_set_cifscreds() logs the key payload and exposes the plaintext username and password. Remove the debug log to avoid exposing credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: Don't log plaintext credentials in cifs_set_cifscreds When debug logging is enabled, cifs_set_cifscreds() logs the key payload and exposes the plaintext username and password. Remove the debug log to avoid exposing credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.12%

2.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3.1, < 5.10.253
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.203
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.167
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.130
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.12.77
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.13, < 6.18.17
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.19, < 6.19.7
LinuxLinux Kernel3.3
LinuxLinux Kernel7.0Rc1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23303?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: Don't log plaintext credentials in cifs_set_cifscreds When debug logging is enabled, cifs_set_cifscreds() logs the key payload and exposes the plaintext username and password. Remove the debug log to avoid exposing credentials.
How severe is CVE-2026-23303?
CVE-2026-23303 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23303?
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