Vulnerability Description
vantage6 is an open-source infrastructure for privacy preserving analysis. Versions prior to 5.0.0 provide an initial user with username `root` and password `root`. This is not ideal because attackers know that almost all vantage6 servers have a user with username `root` that probably has admin rights, and the initial password is very weak and it is possible that administrators forget to reset it. Version 5.0.0 fixes the issue. As a workaround, it is possible to delete the `root` user after it has been used to create other users.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6/blob/main/docs/release_notes.rst#500
- https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6/issues/1932
- https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6/security/advisories/GHSA-fgmc-2hqj-86v4
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54445?
CVE-2026-54445 is a documented vulnerability. vantage6 is an open-source infrastructure for privacy preserving analysis. Versions prior to 5.0.0 provide an initial user with username `root` and password `root`. This is not ideal because attackers...
How severe is CVE-2026-54445?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-54445. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54445?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.