CVE-2026-40425 — MEDIUM (5.7)

Q: What is CVE-2026-40425?

CVE-2026-40425 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). The administrator account for the Danelec MacGregor Voyage Data Recorder web interface can directly edit sensitive files related to authentication, potentially changing the root password.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-40425?

CVE-2026-40425 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40425?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macgregor Interschalt Vdr G4E Firmware, Macgregor Interschalt Vdr G4E.

Vulnerability Description

The administrator account for the Danelec MacGregor Voyage Data Recorder web interface can directly edit sensitive files related to authentication, potentially changing the root password.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macgregor	Interschalt Vdr G4E Firmware	< 5.250
Macgregor	Interschalt Vdr G4E	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-552

References

https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-14Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-148-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.danelec.com/contactProduct

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-40425?

CVE-2026-40425 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). The administrator account for the Danelec MacGregor Voyage Data Recorder web interface can directly edit sensitive files related to authentication, potentially changing the root password.

How severe is CVE-2026-40425?

CVE-2026-40425 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40425?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macgregor Interschalt Vdr G4E Firmware, Macgregor Interschalt Vdr G4E.