CVE-2026-42929 MacGregor Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) G4e Use of Hard-coded Credentials

High 8.7 Published Updated

Attackers can access the MacGregor Voyage Data Recorder using hard-coded default credentials, potentially compromising maritime operational data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-42929?

CVE-2026-42929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Danelec MacGregor Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) G4e, published on 29 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Danelec MacGregor Voyage Data Recorder includes default accounts with hard-coded credentials.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42929?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Macgregor Interschalt Vdr G4e Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42929?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42929 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-42929 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42929 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84hh-5gvq-fvr4.

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