CVE-2026-4404
CVE-2026-4404 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-14455
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use of hard coded credentials in GoHarbor Harbor version 2.15.0 and below, allows attackers to use the default password and gain access to the web UI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-4404?
- Use of hard coded credentials in GoHarbor Harbor version 2.15.0 and below, allows attackers to use the default password and gain access to the web UI.
- How severe is CVE-2026-4404?
- CVE-2026-4404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-4404 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-4404?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-4404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-4404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14455.
- When was CVE-2026-4404 published?
- CVE-2026-4404 was published on 2026-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1393.html
- https://github.com/goharbor/harbor/issues/1937
- https://github.com/goharbor/harbor/pull/22751
- https://goharbor.io/docs/1.10/install-config/run-installer-script/#:~:text=If%20you%20did%20not%20change%20them%20in%20harbor.yml,%20the%20default%20administrator%20username%20and%20password%20are%20admin%20and%20Harbor12345
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/577436
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