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CVE-2026-19641

5.3 · MEDIUM

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with password authentication configured, a specially crafted password can create orphan authentication sessions.

Published Sep 15, 2026CWE-116EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2026-19641 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with password authentication configured, a specially crafted password can create orphan authentication sessions. Repeated exploitation of this issue can exhaust available authentication resources, resulting in legitimate users being unable to log in to the device.

This issue was discovered internally by Arista, and the company is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this vulnerability in customer networks.

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-2026-19641?

CVE-2026-19641 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-19641?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-19641?

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.

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