How severe is CVE-2026-54445?

CVE-2026-54445 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-54445 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-2026-54445?

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

Does CVE-2026-54445 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-54445 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37824.

When was CVE-2026-54445 published?

CVE-2026-54445 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-23.

CVE-2026-54445

CVE-2026-54445 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-204.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37824
Weakness: CWE-204
Published: 2026-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-23

Description

vantage6 is an open-source infrastructure for privacy preserving analysis. Versions prior to 5.0.0 provide an initial user with username `root` and password `root`. This is not ideal because attackers know that almost all vantage6 servers have a user with username `root` that probably has admin rights, and the initial password is very weak and it is possible that administrators forget to reset it. Version 5.0.0 fixes the issue. As a workaround, it is possible to delete the `root` user after it has been used to create other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-54445?: vantage6 is an open-source infrastructure for privacy preserving analysis. Versions prior to 5.0.0 provide an initial user with username `root` and password `root`. This is not ideal because attackers know that almost all vantage6 servers have a user with username `root` that probably has admin rights, and the initial password is very weak and it is possible that administrators forget to reset it. Version 5.0.0 fixes the issue. As a workaround, it is possible to delete the `root` user after it has been used to create other users.
How severe is CVE-2026-54445?: CVE-2026-54445 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-54445 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-2026-54445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-54445 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-54445 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37824.
When was CVE-2026-54445 published?: CVE-2026-54445 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-23.

References

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