How severe is CVE-2026-78685?

CVE-2026-78685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-78685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-78685?

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.

When was CVE-2026-78685 published?

CVE-2026-78685 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-08-26.

CVE-2026-78685

CVE-2026-78685 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-940.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-940
Published: 2026-08-25
Last modified: 2026-08-26

Description

Medical Practice Management System developed by Le-yan has a Remote Code Execution vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commamnds via a crafted HTML page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-78685?: Medical Practice Management System developed by Le-yan has a Remote Code Execution vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commamnds via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2026-78685?: CVE-2026-78685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-78685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-78685?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-78685 published?: CVE-2026-78685 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-08-26.

References

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