CVE-2026-16315: CWE-208 Observable timing discrepancy in OMICRON electronics GmbH OMICRON StationGuard
OMICRON StationGuard before version 4.10 contains a cryptographic timing side-channel vulnerability in the backend authentication mechanism that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to forge valid authentication credentials, bypass authentication and authorization, and impersonate legitimate clients. An attacker can gain full access to the system configuration, allowing modification, reset, or unauthorized alteration of system parameters.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16315 describes a cryptographic timing side-channel vulnerability (CWE-208) in OMICRON electronics GmbH's OMICRON StationGuard product prior to version 4.10. The vulnerability exists in the backend authentication mechanism, where observable timing discrepancies can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to forge valid credentials. This allows bypassing authentication and authorization controls, resulting in the ability to impersonate legitimate clients and gain full access to system configuration settings.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain unauthorized full access to the system configuration of OMICRON StationGuard. This includes the ability to modify, reset, or alter system parameters without authorization, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time. Users should monitor OMICRON electronics GmbH advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-16315: CWE-208 Observable timing discrepancy in OMICRON electronics GmbH OMICRON StationGuard
Description
OMICRON StationGuard before version 4.10 contains a cryptographic timing side-channel vulnerability in the backend authentication mechanism that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to forge valid authentication credentials, bypass authentication and authorization, and impersonate legitimate clients. An attacker can gain full access to the system configuration, allowing modification, reset, or unauthorized alteration of system parameters.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.1high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16315 describes a cryptographic timing side-channel vulnerability (CWE-208) in OMICRON electronics GmbH's OMICRON StationGuard product prior to version 4.10. The vulnerability exists in the backend authentication mechanism, where observable timing discrepancies can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to forge valid credentials. This allows bypassing authentication and authorization controls, resulting in the ability to impersonate legitimate clients and gain full access to system configuration settings.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain unauthorized full access to the system configuration of OMICRON StationGuard. This includes the ability to modify, reset, or alter system parameters without authorization, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time. Users should monitor OMICRON electronics GmbH advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- OMICRON
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T15:44:30.887Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7492abbf8831d539cb5b44
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 13:56:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 14:11:49 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 02:24:29 UTC
Views: 6
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