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CVE-2026-7839

Uvnc Ultravnc hard-coded credentials

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.66%
  1. Published1 Jul 2026

Description

UltraVNC repeater through 1.8.2.2 initializes the HTTP administration server with a hardcoded default password. In repeater/webgui/settings.c:197, when settings2.txt is absent on first run the repeater writes the literal string "adminadmi2" as the admin password via strcpy_s(saved_password, 64, "adminadmi2"). The HTTP Basic-auth handler wi_decode_auth() checks this password without rate-limiting or lockout. Any remote attacker who can reach the repeater HTTP port (default TCP 80) can authenticate as administrator using the well-known default credential on a fresh or unmodified installation, gaining full control of the repeater configuration including allow/deny rules and session visibility.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Uvnc Ultravnc≤ 1.8.2.2

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-7839 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-7839 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.66%.

How severe is CVE-2026-7839?

CVE-2026-7839 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-7839?

Affected products include Uvnc Ultravnc.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7839?

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

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