CVE-2026-59769 Hardcoded credentials in FA-50
An attacker with internal network access can use hard-coded credentials to alter the identification number on the FA-50 marine transponder.
- 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-2026-59769?
CVE-2026-59769 is a high-severity vulnerability in FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. FA-50, published on 25 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FA-50 all versions contain hard-coded credentials. An attacker, who knows the credentials and has access to the vessel's internal network, can operate the settings screen using that credentials to alter the identification number.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-59769?
How do I fix CVE-2026-59769?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-59769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-59769 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-59769 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7r6-9fmr-hmhc.