How severe is CVE-2026-5804?

CVE-2026-5804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-5804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5804?

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.

Does CVE-2026-5804 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5804 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30942.

When was CVE-2026-5804 published?

CVE-2026-5804 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5804

CVE-2026-5804 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30942
Published: 2026-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability was discovered in the Motorola Factory Test component (com.motorola.motocit). The application contained a reference to a writable file descriptor in external storage which could be used by third party apps running on the device to open a TCP server, exposing sensitive permissions and data. This could allow a local attacker to bypass permission checks and access protected device settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5804?: An improper authentication vulnerability was discovered in the Motorola Factory Test component (com.motorola.motocit). The application contained a reference to a writable file descriptor in external storage which could be used by third party apps running on the device to open a TCP server, exposing sensitive permissions and data. This could allow a local attacker to bypass permission checks and access protected device settings.
How severe is CVE-2026-5804?: CVE-2026-5804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-5804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5804?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-5804 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5804 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30942.
When was CVE-2026-5804 published?: CVE-2026-5804 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/192534