CVE-2026-5846 — MEDIUM (5.7)

Vulnerability Description

The affected Watchfire Controller Software contains self-signed hard-coded RSA private keys and corresponding X.509 certificates used for authenticating and encrypting HTTPS/TLS connections to the controller's built-in web management interface. These keys are embedded in plaintext within the application patch binaries in the firmware directly from Watchfire's Remote Support filestore.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-321

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-5846?

CVE-2026-5846 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). The affected Watchfire Controller Software contains self-signed hard-coded RSA private keys and corresponding X.509 certificates used for authenticating and encrypting HTTPS/TLS connections to the con...

How severe is CVE-2026-5846?

CVE-2026-5846 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-2026-5846?

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