How severe is CVE-2026-79679?

CVE-2026-79679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-79679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79679?

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-2026-79679 published?

CVE-2026-79679 was published on 2026-09-03.

CVE-2026-79679

CVE-2026-79679 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-1391.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
CVSS v4: 7.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1391
Published: 2026-09-03
Last modified: 2026-09-03

Description

Use of Weak Credentials vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation GmbH mapp Audit used in mapp Services. This issue affects mapp Audit used in mapp Services: before 6.8.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79679?: Use of Weak Credentials vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation GmbH mapp Audit used in mapp Services. This issue affects mapp Audit used in mapp Services: before 6.8.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-79679?: CVE-2026-79679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-79679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-79679?: 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-2026-79679 published?: CVE-2026-79679 was published on 2026-09-03.

References

https://br-cws-assets.de-fra-1.linodeobjects.com/SA26P012-28f0e5aa.pdf

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