CVE-2026-2698

Name: CVE-2026-2698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-23T17:23:30.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-2698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability exists where an authenticated user could access areas outside of their authorized scope.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability exists where an authenticated user could access areas outside of their authorized scope.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Security Center	< 6.8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-2698?

An improper access control vulnerability exists where an authenticated user could access areas outside of their authorized scope.

How severe is CVE-2026-2698?

CVE-2026-2698 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2698?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-2698?

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Source: NVD / NIST