How severe is CVE-2026-2698?

CVE-2026-2698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-2698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2698?

CVE-2026-2698 affects Tenable Security Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2698?

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

Does CVE-2026-2698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7579.

When was CVE-2026-2698 published?

CVE-2026-2698 was published on 2026-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2698

CVE-2026-2698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenable Security Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 5.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7579
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Tenable Security Center
Published: 2026-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control vulnerability exists where an authenticated user could access areas outside of their authorized scope.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2698?: An improper access control vulnerability exists where an authenticated user could access areas outside of their authorized scope.
How severe is CVE-2026-2698?: CVE-2026-2698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-2698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2698?: CVE-2026-2698 affects Tenable Security Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-2698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7579.
When was CVE-2026-2698 published?: CVE-2026-2698 was published on 2026-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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