CVE-2026-89178
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CVE-2026-89178 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has an Origin Validation Error vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same network can spoof the teacher workstation and send broadcast packets, causing student computers to attempt to establish a connection with the attacker.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has an Origin Validation Error vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same network can spoof the teacher workstation and send broadcast packets, causing student computers to attempt to establish a connection with the attacker.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Howyar | WeenyGenius | <= 12.2.031 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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