CVE-2026-8079
CVE-2026-8079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Flowmon 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Progress Flowmon
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Progress Flowmon versions prior to 12.5.9 and 13.0.11, a vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated low-privileged user may craft a request during the PDF generation process that results in operations being performed with the privileges of another user, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and unintended modifications to system configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-8079?
- In Progress Flowmon versions prior to 12.5.9 and 13.0.11, a vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated low-privileged user may craft a request during the PDF generation process that results in operations being performed with the privileges of another user, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and unintended modifications to system configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2026-8079?
- CVE-2026-8079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-8079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-8079?
- CVE-2026-8079 affects Progress Flowmon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-8079?
- 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-2026-8079 published?
- CVE-2026-8079 was published on 2026-07-02 and last updated on 2026-07-06.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:progress:flowmon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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