CVE-2026-56428 Hardcoded credentials in BSH ELP (Electronic Platform) Modules
Attackers with the private key can bypass SSH authentication to gain root access on BSH ELP modules due to a hardcoded public key in firmware.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-56428?
CVE-2026-56428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bosch BSH ELP (Electronic Platform) Modules, published on 30 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SSH service on BSH ELP (Electronic Platform) modules contains a platform-specific vulnerability due to an improperly secured default configuration. An insecure, non-revocable SSH public key is included in the firmware's authorized_keys file for the root user. An attacker in possession of the corresponding private key could leverage it to bypass authentication and gain root-level access to the appliance.
Weakness: CWE-286
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56428?
How do I fix CVE-2026-56428?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56428 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-56428 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56428 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vx42-7w84-65c6.