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CVE-2026-39920

Remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.05%
  1. Published24 Apr 2026

Description

BridgeHead FileStore versions prior to 24A (released in early 2024) expose the Apache Axis2 administration module on network-accessible endpoints with default credentials that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. Attackers can authenticate to the admin console using default credentials, upload a malicious Java archive as a web service, and execute arbitrary commands on the host via SOAP requests to the deployed service.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-39920 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-39920 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.05%.

How severe is CVE-2026-39920?

CVE-2026-39920 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-39920?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.