CVE-2026-12627: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in Fortra Fortra's Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS)
Fortra's Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in boks_autoregisterd. A remote attacker with network access to the autoregistration service may be able to trigger memory corruption during client response processing.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12627 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortra's Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS), specifically in the boks_autoregisterd component. A remote attacker with network access to the autoregistration service may trigger memory corruption during client response processing. This vulnerability affects versions >=8.1.0.0 <=8.1.0.23 and >=9.0.0.0 <=9.0.0.6. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or compromise system confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, making it highly critical.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation details are provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the autoregistration service to trusted sources only and monitor for suspicious activity related to this service.
CVE-2026-12627: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in Fortra Fortra's Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS)
Description
Fortra's Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS) contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in boks_autoregisterd. A remote attacker with network access to the autoregistration service may be able to trigger memory corruption during client response processing.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Fortra
Fortra's Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS)
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12627 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortra's Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS), specifically in the boks_autoregisterd component. A remote attacker with network access to the autoregistration service may trigger memory corruption during client response processing. This vulnerability affects versions >=8.1.0.0 <=8.1.0.23 and >=9.0.0.0 <=9.0.0.6. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or compromise system confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, making it highly critical.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation details are provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the autoregistration service to trusted sources only and monitor for suspicious activity related to this service.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Fortra
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-18T15:02:55.446Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abe807ca43b0b3b89c29c49
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 15:47:08 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 16:01:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 16:31:52 UTC
Views: 7
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