CVE-2026-41860 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

CWE-326 in BOSH allows a local attacker to steal Basic-auth credentials or redirect UAA token requests via MITM. HttpRequestHelper#create_async_endpoint and #send_http_get_request_synchronous hard-code OpenSSL::SSL::VERIFY_NONE, enabling an attacker to intercept traffic between bosh-monitor and the BOSH director or UAA and steal credentials. Affected versions: - BOSH: all versions prior to v282.1.9 (inclusive); fixed in v282.1.9 or later

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

References

https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2026-41860-missing-tls-verify-on-bosh-moni

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-41860?

CVE-2026-41860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). CWE-326 in BOSH allows a local attacker to steal Basic-auth credentials or redirect UAA token requests via MITM. HttpRequestHelper#create_async_endpoint and #send_http_get_request_synchronous hard-cod...

How severe is CVE-2026-41860?

CVE-2026-41860 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41860?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.