CVE-2026-76940
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CVE-2026-76940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The affected Ebyte device does not restrict repeated authentication attempts through rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms. This could allow an attacker to perform automated authentication attacks against deployments that rely on password based authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The affected Ebyte device does not restrict repeated authentication attempts through rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms. This could allow an attacker to perform automated authentication attacks against deployments that rely on password based authentication.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ebyte | Ebyte NA111-M Firmware | 9013-2-17 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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