XWEB EVO before 5.6.2 contains a hardcoded backdoor password vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical : upgrade to 5.6.2 as a priority.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 22:32 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 9.3 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 |
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.6.2
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 12 Nov 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 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade XWEB EVO to 5.6.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CopelandXWEB EVO | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Since the product line reached end of service in March 2026, users should upgrade to a supported product version if available or discontinue use. Until then, restrict network access to the application to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Description
XWEB EVO versions prior to 5.6.2 contain a critical vulnerability due to a hardcoded backdoor password. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full administrative access by authenticating with a hardcoded credential. The product line reached its end of service in March 2026.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-124004 (opens in a new tab)
- webapps.copeland.com/Dixell/Pages/SystemSoftwareUpdate (opens in a new tab)
- webapps.copeland.com/dixell/Content/Pages/AdvertisingMaterials/ProductNews/XWEB%20EVO%20EoS%20-%20Product_Bulletin_March_2026.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/dixell-copeland-xweb-evo-hardcoded-administrator-backdoor-password (opens in a new tab)