How severe is CVE-2026-2491?

CVE-2026-2491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-2491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-2491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12107.

When was CVE-2026-2491 published?

CVE-2026-2491 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2491

CVE-2026-2491 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12107
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2026-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Socomec DIRIS A-40 HTTP API Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Socomec DIRIS A-40 power monitoring devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web API implementation, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23993.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2491?: Socomec DIRIS A-40 HTTP API Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Socomec DIRIS A-40 power monitoring devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web API implementation, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23993.
How severe is CVE-2026-2491?: CVE-2026-2491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-2491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-2491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12107.
When was CVE-2026-2491 published?: CVE-2026-2491 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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