CVE-2026-89178 Howyar｜WeenyGenius - Origin Validation Error
Unauthenticated attackers can spoof teacher workstations via broadcast packets, causing student computers to connect to the attacker.
- 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-2026-89178?
CVE-2026-89178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Howyar WeenyGenius, published on 11 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has an Origin Validation Error vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same network can spoof the teacher workstation and send broadcast packets, causing student computers to attempt to establish a connection with the attacker.
Weakness: CWE-940
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-89178?
How do I fix CVE-2026-89178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-89178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-89178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-89178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43v7-686m-8j6r.