CVE-2026-19636: CWE-1270 Generation of incorrect security tokens in Tenable, Inc. Security Center
An issue was identified in which CSRF tokens were generated using a predictable method, potentially reducing their effectiveness as a security control. This has been addressed by improving the randomness and entropy of token generation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the generation of CSRF tokens in Tenable Security Center using a predictable method, classified under CWE-1270. Predictable CSRF tokens can be exploited to bypass CSRF protections, potentially allowing unauthorized actions if a user is tricked into submitting a malicious request. The vendor has improved the randomness and entropy of token generation to mitigate this issue. There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability reduces the effectiveness of CSRF tokens, increasing the risk that an attacker could perform unauthorized actions by exploiting predictable tokens. The CVSS score of 5.3 (medium) reflects that the impact is primarily on integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific temporary mitigations are provided.
CVE-2026-19636: CWE-1270 Generation of incorrect security tokens in Tenable, Inc. Security Center
Description
An issue was identified in which CSRF tokens were generated using a predictable method, potentially reducing their effectiveness as a security control. This has been addressed by improving the randomness and entropy of token generation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Tenable, Inc.
Security Center
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the generation of CSRF tokens in Tenable Security Center using a predictable method, classified under CWE-1270. Predictable CSRF tokens can be exploited to bypass CSRF protections, potentially allowing unauthorized actions if a user is tricked into submitting a malicious request. The vendor has improved the randomness and entropy of token generation to mitigate this issue. There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability reduces the effectiveness of CSRF tokens, increasing the risk that an attacker could perform unauthorized actions by exploiting predictable tokens. The CVSS score of 5.3 (medium) reflects that the impact is primarily on integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific temporary mitigations are provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- tenable
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-12T16:25:28.984Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f5043bf8831d53976b1dc
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 17:28:35 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 17:44:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 63
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