CVE-2026-32296: Sipeed NanoKVM · Missing Authentication
Affects Sipeed NanoKVMSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 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
Upgrade Sipeed NanoKVM to 2.3.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SipeedNanoKVM | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-32296, organizations should immediately upgrade affected NanoKVM devices to version 2.3.1 or later where the vulnerability is patched. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, network-level controls should be implemented to restrict access to the Wi-Fi configuration endpoint, such as firewall rules limiting access to trusted management networks or IP addresses. Employ network segmentation to isolate NanoKVM devices from untrusted networks and reduce exposure. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the Wi-Fi configuration endpoint and implement intrusion detection signatures to detect exploitation attempts. Consider deploying endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous process terminations or memory exhaustion patterns. Additionally, enforce strong network access controls and authentication mechanisms at the infrastructure level to compensate for the device's lack of internal authentication. Regularly audit device configurations and logs for unauthorized changes. Finally, coordinate with Sipeed for any available security advisories or patches and maintain an inventory of affected devices for timely remediation.
Description
Sipeed NanoKVM before 2.3.1 exposes a Wi-Fi configuration endpoint without proper security checks, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with network access to change the saved configured Wi-Fi network to one of the attacker's choosing, or craft a request to exhaust the system memory and terminate the KVM process.
References
- github.com/sipeed/NanoKVM/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md (opens in a new tab)
- eclypsium.com/blog/kvm-devices-the-keys-to-your-kingdom-are-hanging-on-the-network/ (opens in a new tab)
- raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2025/va-26-076-01.json (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32296 (opens in a new tab)