CVE-2026-71396

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.24%

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CVE-2026-71396 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Bendix EC80 Brake ECU uses hard-coded credentials, which could allow an attacker to disable automatic traction control.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Bendix EC80 Brake ECU uses hard-coded credentials, which could allow an attacker to disable automatic traction control.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
BendixEC80ESP+ J1708Z228999
BendixEC80ESP+ 6S/6MZ228999
BendixEC80ESP+ PLCZ228999
BendixEC80ESP+ 2nd CANZ228999
BendixEC80ESP+ Integrated TPMSZ228999
BendixEC80ESP 6S/6MZ266494
BendixEC80ESP PLCZ266494
BendixEC80ESP 2nd CANZ266494
BendixEC80ESP CAN GatewayZ266494
BendixEC80ESP 4S/4MZ286098
BendixEC80ESP PLCZ286098

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-71396?
Bendix EC80 Brake ECU uses hard-coded credentials, which could allow an attacker to disable automatic traction control.
How severe is CVE-2026-71396?
CVE-2026-71396 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-71396?
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