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CVE-2026-76940

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.36% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-28 · Last synced 2026-09-18

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability exists in Ebyte devices, which lack rate limiting and account lockout mechanisms for repeated authentication attempts. This oversight enables attackers to execute automated password-based authentication attacks, potentially compromising the security of the affected systems. Organizations utilizing Ebyte devices should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.

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CVE
CVE-2026-76940
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.36%

Original NVD Description

The affected Ebyte device does not restrict repeated authentication attempts through rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms. This could allow an attacker to perform automated authentication attacks against deployments that rely on password based authentication.