CVE-2026-1709
Keylime authentication bypass
- Published6 Feb 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Keylime. The Keylime registrar, since version 7.12.0, does not enforce client-side Transport Layer Security (TLS) authentication. This authentication bypass vulnerability allows unauthenticated clients with network access to perform administrative operations, including listing agents, retrieving public Trusted Platform Module (TPM) data, and deleting agents, by connecting without presenting a client certificate.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2224
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2225
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2298
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1709
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2435514
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-1709.json
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-1709 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-1709 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 5.79%.
How severe is CVE-2026-1709?
CVE-2026-1709 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 5.79% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-1709?
Affected products include Keylime, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux For Arm 64, Redhat Enterprise Linux For Arm 64 Eus, and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1709?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Keylime 7.12.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.