CVE-2026-8672

Name: CVE-2026-8672
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-22T14:16:29.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8672 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of default password vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra on Linux, Windows allows Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords. This issue affects Avantra: before 25.3.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of default password vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra on Linux, Windows allows Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords. This issue affects Avantra: before 25.3.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1393

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avantra	Avantra	< 25.3.0

References

https://support.avantra.com/hc/en-us/articles/5535551609759Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8672?

Use of default password vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra on Linux, Windows allows Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords. This issue affects Avantra: before 25.3.0.

How severe is CVE-2026-8672?

CVE-2026-8672 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8672?

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