How severe is CVE-2026-89179?

CVE-2026-89179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-89179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-89179?

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

When was CVE-2026-89179 published?

CVE-2026-89179 was published on 2026-09-11.

CVE-2026-89179

CVE-2026-89179 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-353.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-353
Published: 2026-09-11
Last modified: 2026-09-11

Description

WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has a Missing Support for Integrity Check vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same network can intercept a student's connection packet and replay it, thereby forging the appearance that the student remains connected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-89179?: WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has a Missing Support for Integrity Check vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same network can intercept a student's connection packet and replay it, thereby forging the appearance that the student remains connected.
How severe is CVE-2026-89179?: CVE-2026-89179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-89179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-89179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-89179 published?: CVE-2026-89179 was published on 2026-09-11.

References

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