CVE-2026-16731
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Description
OMICRON StationScout before version 3.05 contains a cryptographic timing side-channel vulnerability in the backend authentication mechanism that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to forge valid authentication credentials, bypass authentication and authorization, and impersonate legitimate clients. An attacker can gain full access to the system configuration, allowing modification, reset, or unauthorized alteration of system parameters or injecting network traffic into the connected network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.3
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
57995746-fc30-4a4d-94f6-a13d079c41f4
Published
2026-08-06 14:16:22.173000
Last modified
2026-10-23 21:10:00.157000
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"published": "2026-08-06T14:16:22.173",
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