How severe is CVE-2026-8031?

CVE-2026-8031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-8031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8031?

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

Does CVE-2026-8031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28149.

When was CVE-2026-8031 published?

CVE-2026-8031 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8031

CVE-2026-8031 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-28149
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2026-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was detected in PicoTronica e-Clinic Healthcare System ECHS 5.7. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /cdemos/echs/api/v2/patient-records of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 5.7.1 is sufficient to fix this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8031?: A vulnerability was detected in PicoTronica e-Clinic Healthcare System ECHS 5.7. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /cdemos/echs/api/v2/patient-records of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 5.7.1 is sufficient to fix this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
How severe is CVE-2026-8031?: CVE-2026-8031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-8031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-8031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28149.
When was CVE-2026-8031 published?: CVE-2026-8031 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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