CVE-2026-101079 Vulnerability Analysis & Exploit Details

CVE-2026-101079
Vulnerability Scoring

2.8
/10
Low Risk

Security experts classify CVE-2026-101079 as a minor vulnerability with limited consequences.

Attack Complexity Details

  • Attack Complexity: Low
    Exploits can be performed without significant complexity or special conditions.
  • Attack Vector: Local
    Vulnerability requires local system access.
  • Privileges Required: Low
    Some privileges are necessary to exploit the vulnerability.
  • Scope: Unchanged
    Exploit remains within the originally vulnerable component.
  • User Interaction: Required
    User interaction is necessary for successful exploitation.

CVE-2026-101079 Details

Status: Deferred

Published on: 28 Sep 2026, 16:17 UTC

CVSS Release: version 3

CVSS3 Source

cna@vuldb.com

CVSS3 Type

Primary

CVSS3 Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

CVE-2026-101079 Vulnerability Summary

CVE-2026-101079: A vulnerability was found in agentverus agentverus-scanner up to 0.8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function isSecurityDefenseSkill of the file dist/scanner/analyzers/context.js. Performing a manipulation results in reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Assessing the Risk of CVE-2026-101079

Access Complexity Graph

The exploitability of CVE-2026-101079 depends on two key factors: attack complexity (the level of effort required to execute an exploit) and privileges required (the access level an attacker needs).

Exploitability Analysis for CVE-2026-101079

CVE-2026-101079 presents an accessible attack vector with minimal effort required. Restricting access controls and implementing security updates are critical to reducing exploitation risks.

Understanding AC and PR

A lower complexity and fewer privilege requirements make exploitation easier. Security teams should evaluate these aspects to determine the urgency of mitigation strategies, such as patch management and access control policies.

Attack Complexity (AC) measures the difficulty in executing an exploit. A high AC means that specific conditions must be met, making an attack more challenging, while a low AC means the vulnerability can be exploited with minimal effort.

Privileges Required (PR) determine the level of system access necessary for an attack. Vulnerabilities requiring no privileges are more accessible to attackers, whereas high privilege requirements limit exploitation to authorized users with elevated access.

CVSS Score Breakdown Chart

Above is the CVSS Sub-score Breakdown for CVE-2026-101079, illustrating how Base, Impact, and Exploitability factors combine to form the overall severity rating. A higher sub-score typically indicates a more severe or easier-to-exploit vulnerability.

CIA Impact Analysis

Below is the Impact Analysis for CVE-2026-101079, showing how Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability might be affected if the vulnerability is exploited. Higher values usually signal greater potential damage.

  • Confidentiality: None
    CVE-2026-101079 has no significant impact on data confidentiality.
  • Integrity: Low
    Exploiting CVE-2026-101079 may cause minor changes to data without severely impacting its accuracy.
  • Availability: None
    CVE-2026-101079 does not impact system availability.

CVE-2026-101079 References

External References

CWE Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-807

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