CVE-2026-55729: CWE-200 Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Loytec LWEB-802
CVE-2026-55729 is a vulnerability in Loytec LWEB-802 before version 5.0.8 that exposes sensitive management credentials stored in the browser's localStorage. This exposure allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to leak these credentials via a crafted link. The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information). It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.7. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the exposure of sensitive information due to improper handling of management credentials stored in the localStorage of the LWEB802 browser component in Loytec LWEB-802 products prior to version 5.0.8. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by crafting a specific link that causes the leakage of these credentials. The issue is classified under CWE-200, indicating exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, partial attack traceability, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can leak sensitive management credentials stored in the browser localStorage, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the affected device. This compromises confidentiality and could facilitate further attacks or unauthorized management actions on the Loytec LWEB-802 device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently documented, users should monitor Loytec's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, avoid clicking on untrusted links that could exploit this vulnerability and consider restricting access to the management interface to trusted networks or users.
CVE-2026-55729: CWE-200 Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Loytec LWEB-802
Description
CVE-2026-55729 is a vulnerability in Loytec LWEB-802 before version 5.0.8 that exposes sensitive management credentials stored in the browser's localStorage. This exposure allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to leak these credentials via a crafted link. The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information). It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.7. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.7high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the exposure of sensitive information due to improper handling of management credentials stored in the localStorage of the LWEB802 browser component in Loytec LWEB-802 products prior to version 5.0.8. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by crafting a specific link that causes the leakage of these credentials. The issue is classified under CWE-200, indicating exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, partial attack traceability, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can leak sensitive management credentials stored in the browser localStorage, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the affected device. This compromises confidentiality and could facilitate further attacks or unauthorized management actions on the Loytec LWEB-802 device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently documented, users should monitor Loytec's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, avoid clicking on untrusted links that could exploit this vulnerability and consider restricting access to the management interface to trusted networks or users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NCSC.ch
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-17T09:48:05.268Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6378c49c2644c7f8151c3e
Added to database: 07/24/2026, 14:37:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 15:20:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 22:52:13 UTC
Views: 70
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