CVE-2026-3893: Carlson Software VASCO-B GNSS Receiver · Missing Authentication
Affects Carlson Software VASCO-B GNSS ReceiverSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.4 Critical : upgrade to 1.4.0 as a priority.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
Contested
Critical score, yet low EPSS after six months- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 31% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.4.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Apr 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Carlson Software VASCO-B GNSS Receiver to 1.4.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Carlson SoftwareVASCO-B GNSS Receiver | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, restrict network access to the VASCO-B GNSS Receiver to trusted users and networks only. Monitor for any unusual activity related to the device. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
Description
The Carlson VASCO-B GNSS Receiver has a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-3893) due to the absence of any authentication mechanism. This flaw allows an attacker with network access to directly access and modify the device's configuration and operational functions without requiring credentials. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). It has a high CVSS score of 9.4, reflecting its critical impact on integrity and availability.