CVE-2026-55978: Vulnerability in SecureAge CatchPulse
CVE-2026-55978 is an improper access control vulnerability in CatchPulse that allows a non-administrative local attacker to connect to an unrestricted kernel filter communication port. This bypasses CatchPulse's security policy enforcement, potentially leading to high impact on integrity and availability. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.4, indicating significant risk if exploited. No affected versions or patch information are currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in CatchPulse involves improper access control that permits a local attacker without administrative privileges to connect to a kernel filter communication port that lacks restrictions. By doing so, the attacker can bypass the security policy enforcement mechanisms of CatchPulse. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, and it results in a complete compromise of integrity and availability, though confidentiality is not impacted. There is no information about affected versions or available patches.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local, non-administrative access can bypass CatchPulse's security policies by connecting to an unrestricted kernel filter communication port. This can lead to high impact on system integrity and availability, potentially allowing unauthorized actions or denial of service. Confidentiality is not affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity related to kernel filter communication ports.
CVE-2026-55978: Vulnerability in SecureAge CatchPulse
Description
CVE-2026-55978 is an improper access control vulnerability in CatchPulse that allows a non-administrative local attacker to connect to an unrestricted kernel filter communication port. This bypasses CatchPulse's security policy enforcement, potentially leading to high impact on integrity and availability. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.4, indicating significant risk if exploited. No affected versions or patch information are currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in CatchPulse involves improper access control that permits a local attacker without administrative privileges to connect to a kernel filter communication port that lacks restrictions. By doing so, the attacker can bypass the security policy enforcement mechanisms of CatchPulse. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, and it results in a complete compromise of integrity and availability, though confidentiality is not impacted. There is no information about affected versions or available patches.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local, non-administrative access can bypass CatchPulse's security policies by connecting to an unrestricted kernel filter communication port. This can lead to high impact on system integrity and availability, potentially allowing unauthorized actions or denial of service. Confidentiality is not affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity related to kernel filter communication ports.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-547c-jxf5-rw6f
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-55978"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a74cf7ebf8831d5391acc4f
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:16:30 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 18:25:29 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 03:40:59 UTC
Views: 2
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