How severe is CVE-2026-8980?

CVE-2026-8980 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2026-8980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8980?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-8980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32897.

When was CVE-2026-8980 published?

CVE-2026-8980 was published on 2026-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8980

CVE-2026-8980 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-32897
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2026-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mennekes Amtron series (firmware versions ≤ 5.22.3) is vulnerable to privilege escalation. An authenticated low-privileged user can change the passwords of the admin (operator) and manufacturer accounts via crafted POST requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8980?: The Mennekes Amtron series (firmware versions ≤ 5.22.3) is vulnerable to privilege escalation. An authenticated low-privileged user can change the passwords of the admin (operator) and manufacturer accounts via crafted POST requests.
How severe is CVE-2026-8980?: CVE-2026-8980 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2026-8980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-8980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32897.
When was CVE-2026-8980 published?: CVE-2026-8980 was published on 2026-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cyberdanube.com/security-research/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-mennekes-amtron-series/

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