CVE-2026-33272

A malicious user with physical access to the device can boot the switch from factory settings without authentication, use the default administrative credentials to obtain administrative access, and save changes to the configuration file so that they persist next time the switch boots normally.

CVSS v3 4.9 MEDIUM

4.9^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.7 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-281-01.json
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-281-01
https://www.hms-networks.com/
https://www.hms-networks.com/cybersecurity

Configurations

No configuration.

History

09 Oct 2026, 15:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-09 15:17

Updated : 2026-10-11 17:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-33272

Mitre link : CVE-2026-33272

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-33272

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-288

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

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