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CVE-2026-8990

A user with physical access to a smartphone can bypass authentication mechanism of Kidsview mobile application and grant himself full access to the device owner's account by interacting with applic…

Published May 28, 2026CWE-288EPSS 0.28%

Overview

CVE-2026-8990 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 28, 2026.

Technical description

A user with physical access to a smartphone can bypass authentication mechanism of Kidsview mobile application and grant himself full access to the device owner's account by interacting with application's push notification.

This issue was fixed in version 4.4.3

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-2026-8990?

CVE-2026-8990 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 28, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-8990?

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-2026-8990?

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-2026-8990?

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