How severe is CVE-2026-9651?

CVE-2026-9651 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-9651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9651?

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

Does CVE-2026-9651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-9651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39431.

When was CVE-2026-9651 published?

CVE-2026-9651 was published on 2026-06-25.

CVE-2026-9651

CVE-2026-9651 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.7. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-39431
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2026-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-25

Description

CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability that could cause unauthorized disclosure of password hashes and potential account compromise when an attacker with privileged local access reads improperly protected system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9651?: CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability that could cause unauthorized disclosure of password hashes and potential account compromise when an attacker with privileged local access reads improperly protected system files.
How severe is CVE-2026-9651?: CVE-2026-9651 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-9651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9651?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-9651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-9651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39431.
When was CVE-2026-9651 published?: CVE-2026-9651 was published on 2026-06-25.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-160-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-160-02.pdf

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