CVE-2026-2417: Pharos Controls Mosaic Show Controller · Missing Authentication
Affects Pharos Controls Mosaic Show ControllerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
Contested
Critical score, yet low EPSS after six months- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Pharos ControlsMosaic Show Controller | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-2417, organizations should immediately implement network segmentation to isolate Mosaic Show Controllers from untrusted or public networks, restricting access only to authorized personnel and management systems. Employ strict firewall rules and access control lists (ACLs) to limit inbound connections to the device’s management interfaces. Monitor network traffic for unusual or unauthorized command execution attempts targeting the controller. Since no patches are currently available, consider disabling remote management features if feasible until a vendor-supplied fix is released. Regularly audit device configurations and logs for signs of compromise. Engage with Pharos Controls for updates on patch availability and apply firmware updates promptly once released. Additionally, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) on any associated management platforms to reduce risk from credential compromise. Conduct security awareness training for staff managing these devices to recognize potential exploitation indicators. Finally, develop and test incident response plans specific to control system compromises to ensure rapid containment and recovery.
Description
A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Pharos Controls Mosaic Show Controller firmware version 2.15.3 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.