How severe is CVE-2026-14169?

CVE-2026-14169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-14169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14169?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-14169 published?

CVE-2026-14169 was published on 2026-07-28 and last updated on 2026-07-30.

CVE-2026-14169

CVE-2026-14169 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-696.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-696
Published: 2026-07-28
Last modified: 2026-07-30

Description

Due to incorrect behavior order a low privileged remote attacker could trigger account inconsistent state via crafted input and overwrites existing user passwords which could result in complete administrative unavailability of the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14169?: Due to incorrect behavior order a low privileged remote attacker could trigger account inconsistent state via crafted input and overwrites existing user passwords which could result in complete administrative unavailability of the device.
How severe is CVE-2026-14169?: CVE-2026-14169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-14169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-14169 published?: CVE-2026-14169 was published on 2026-07-28 and last updated on 2026-07-30.

References

https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-076/

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