Highly exploitable, CVE-2026-5842 poses a critical security risk that could lead to severe breaches.
Status: Received on 09 Apr 2026, 05:16 UTC
Published on: 09 Apr 2026, 05:16 UTC
CVSS Release: version 3
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVE-2026-5842: A security vulnerability has been detected in decolua 9router up to 0.3.47. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /api of the component Administrative API Endpoint. The manipulation leads to authorization bypass. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.3.75 is sufficient to resolve this issue. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
The exploitability of CVE-2026-5842 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).
With low attack complexity and no required privileges, CVE-2026-5842 is an easy target for cybercriminals. Organizations should prioritize immediate mitigation measures to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
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.
Above is the CVSS Sub-score Breakdown for CVE-2026-5842, 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.
Below is the Impact Analysis for CVE-2026-5842, showing how Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability might be affected if the vulnerability is exploited. Higher values usually signal greater potential damage.
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