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CVE-2026-89178

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.36%
  1. Published11 Sept 2026

Description

WeenyGenius, a computer lab management system by Howyar Technologies, has an Origin Validation Error vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers on the same network can spoof the teacher workstation and send broadcast packets, causing student computers to attempt to establish a connection with the attacker.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorAdjacent
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/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-2026-89178 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-89178 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.36%.

How severe is CVE-2026-89178?

CVE-2026-89178 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-89178?

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.