CVE-2026-55706

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2026-55706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. sppp_pap_input in sys/net/if_spppsubr.c in OpenBSD before 076e2b1 allows authentication bypass via certain zero values for lengths.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sppp_pap_input in sys/net/if_spppsubr.c in OpenBSD before 076e2b1 allows authentication bypass via certain zero values for lengths.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenbsd<= 7.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55706?
sppp_pap_input in sys/net/if_spppsubr.c in OpenBSD before 076e2b1 allows authentication bypass via certain zero values for lengths.
How severe is CVE-2026-55706?
CVE-2026-55706 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55706?
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