CVE-2026-109849: Incorrect privilege assignment issue exists in Hinemos

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-109849 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting hinemos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect privilege assignment issue exists in Hinemos. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who can access the password change API with specific permissions that can be assigned to non-administrative users may change the password of an administrative user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266
Published	2026-11-05
Last modified	2026-11-05

Publisher (CNA): jpcert · Vendor: ntt data intellilink corporation · Source: CVE Program record (NVD analysis pending)

Last updated 2026-11-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-11-05 00:40 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-05 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ntt data intellilink corporation hinemos UPGRADE

Affected: 7.2.0 · >= 7.1.0 and <= 7.1.2 · >= 7.0.0 and <= 7.0.4 · >= 6.2.0 and <= 6.2.2 · >= 6.1.0 and <= 6.1.2 · >= 6.0.0 and <= 6.0.3

Fixed in: newer than 7.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hinemos || rpm -q hinemos || hinemos --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hinemos

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hinemos

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hinemos sudo apt install hinemos=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold hinemos

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hinemos sudo dnf downgrade hinemos-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hinemos

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-109849?

hinemos: upgrade to newer than 7.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-109849 being exploited?

CVE-2026-109849 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-109849 affect?

CVE-2026-109849 affects hinemos. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Incorrect privilege assignment issue exists in Hinemos. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who can access the password change API with specific permissions that can be assigned to non-administrative users may change the passwor

How urgent is CVE-2026-109849?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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