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CVE-2026-18754

9.1 · CRITICAL

The product firmware contains an embedded, static RSA private key utilized by the Lighttpd web server for TLS termination.

Published Aug 4, 2026CWE-321EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2026-18754 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The

product firmware contains an embedded, static RSA private key utilized by the

Lighttpd web server for TLS termination. Exposure of this private key allows

malicious actors to breach the confidentiality and integrity of HTTPS

communications, enabling traffic decryption and server spoofing.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-18754?

CVE-2026-18754 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-18754?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-18754?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-18754?

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