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CVE-2026-22543

The credentials required to access the device's web server are sent in base64 within the HTTP headers.

Published Jan 7, 2026CWE-261EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-22543 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 7, 2026.

Technical description

The credentials required to access the device's web server are sent in base64 within the HTTP headers. Since base64 is not considered a strong cipher, an attacker could intercept the web request handling the login and obtain the credentials

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-2026-22543?

CVE-2026-22543 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 7, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-22543?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-22543?

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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