CVE-2026-85428: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in themoos core-moos
Description
MOOS core-moos through 10.4.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the optional MOOSDB HTTP server that allows unauthenticated clients to write variables. Attackers can send HTTP requests with variable names and values to the MOOSDB HTTP server port to modify MOOS variables including actuator and override commands without authentication.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
themoos
core-moos
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-85428 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in the optional MOOSDB HTTP server component of MOOS core-moos through version 10.4.0. The flaw permits unauthenticated clients to send HTTP requests containing variable names and values to the MOOSDB HTTP server port, enabling modification of MOOS variables such as actuator and override commands without requiring authentication.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely modify critical MOOS variables without authentication, potentially controlling actuators and override commands. This could lead to unauthorized control over system functions relying on MOOS variables. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating high impact and ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restricting network access to the MOOSDB HTTP server port and disabling the optional HTTP server if not needed may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-03T19:50:53.505Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a99fa4aacd9273b4994b224
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 22:52:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 23:27:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:21 UTC
Views: 53
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