How severe is CVE-2026-6796?

CVE-2026-6796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-6796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6796?

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

Does CVE-2026-6796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-6796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24500.

When was CVE-2026-6796 published?

CVE-2026-6796 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-6796

CVE-2026-6796 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24500
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2026-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Sanluan PublicCMS up to 6.202506.d. Affected is the function log_login of the file core/src/main/java/com/publiccms/controller/admin/LoginAdminController.java of the component Failed Login Handler. This manipulation of the argument errorPassword causes cleartext storage in a file or on disk. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6796?: A vulnerability was determined in Sanluan PublicCMS up to 6.202506.d. Affected is the function log_login of the file core/src/main/java/com/publiccms/controller/admin/LoginAdminController.java of the component Failed Login Handler. This manipulation of the argument errorPassword causes cleartext storage in a file or on disk. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-6796?: CVE-2026-6796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-6796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-6796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-6796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24500.
When was CVE-2026-6796 published?: CVE-2026-6796 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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