CVE-2026-105281

The internal data publisher on openPDC accepts network connections without authentication in its default configuration. An unauthenticated network attacker can connect to this interface and retrieve the complete device and measurement topology of the system.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-281-02.json
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-281-02

Configurations

No configuration.

History

09 Oct 2026, 14:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-09 14:17

Updated : 2026-10-11 17:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-105281

Mitre link : CVE-2026-105281

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-105281

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-306

Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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