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CVE-2026-5756

7.5 · HIGH

Unauthenticated Configuration File Modification Vulnerability in DRC Central Office Services (COS) allows an attacker to modify the server's configuration file, potentially leading to mass data exf…

Published Apr 14, 2026EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2026-5756 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Configuration File Modification Vulnerability in DRC Central Office Services (COS) allows an attacker to modify the server's configuration file, potentially leading to mass data exfiltration, malicious traffic interception, or disruption of testing services.

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.

References

Refwww.datarecognitioncorp.com/Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/748485

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5756?

CVE-2026-5756 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-5756?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-5756?

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-2026-5756?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-5756 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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