CVE-2026-78319 TOCTOU Vulnerability in file exchange

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit a TOCTOU race condition to bypass security controls and execute unauthorized code on Sauter building automation devices.

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-2026-78319?

CVE-2026-78319 is a critical vulnerability in Sauter ecos504, published on 1 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A service running on the affected products contains a potential Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this race condition to bypass intended security controls. This may result in the execution of unauthorized code.

Weakness: CWE-367

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-78319?

How do I fix CVE-2026-78319?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-78319 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-78319 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-78319 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jc56-mhh5-666m.

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