CVE-2026-8672 Default credentials for internal DB

Medium 5.1 Published 22 May 2026 Updated 22 May 2026

Attackers can access the internal database using default credentials, leading to unauthorized data access and potential account takeover.

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

What is CVE-2026-8672?

CVE-2026-8672 is a medium-severity vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra, published on 22 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Use of default password vulnerability in syslink software AG Avantra on Linux, Windows allows Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords.

This issue affects Avantra: before 25.3.0.

Weakness: CWE-1393

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8672?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Avantra Avantra.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8672?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8672 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-8672 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8672 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hhj7-5v62-787q.