CVE-2026-6284

An attacker with network access to the PLC is able to brute force discover passwords to gain unauthorized access to systems and services. The limited password complexity and no password input limiters makes brute force password enumeration possible.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-106-02.json
https://hornerautomation.com/cscape-software-free/cscape-software/
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-106-02

Configurations

No configuration.

History

17 Apr 2026, 16:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-04-17 16:17

Updated : 2026-04-20 16:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-6284

Mitre link : CVE-2026-6284

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-6284

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-521

Weak Password Requirements

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