How severe is CVE-2026-7022?

CVE-2026-7022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-7022 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2026-7022?

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-2026-7022 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7022 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25697.

When was CVE-2026-7022 published?

CVE-2026-7022 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-7022

CVE-2026-7022 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25697
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2026-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in SmythOS sre up to 0.0.15. Affected is the function AgentRuntime of the file packages/core/src/subsystems/AgentManager/AgentRuntime.class.ts of the component HTTP Header Handler. Such manipulation of the argument X-DEBUG-RUN/X-DEBUG-INJ leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7022?: A security vulnerability has been detected in SmythOS sre up to 0.0.15. Affected is the function AgentRuntime of the file packages/core/src/subsystems/AgentManager/AgentRuntime.class.ts of the component HTTP Header Handler. Such manipulation of the argument X-DEBUG-RUN/X-DEBUG-INJ leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-7022?: CVE-2026-7022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-7022 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7022?: 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-2026-7022 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7022 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25697.
When was CVE-2026-7022 published?: CVE-2026-7022 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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