PatchTheCVECVE-2026-12991: The lack of cryptographic mechanisms to ensure the integrity and authenticity of communications in Ghost Robot
CVE-2026-12991 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The lack of cryptographic mechanisms to ensure the integrity and authenticity of communications in Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 robot (APK v5.5.0) exposes the system to man-in-the-middle attacks. An attacker located on the local network can use ARP spoofing and selective traffic blocking techniques to intercept and manipulate packets between the legitimate operator and the robot. This allows the attacker to disconnect the original controller, establ
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 88%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-300 |
| Published | 2026-07-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-12991?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-12991 being exploited?
CVE-2026-12991 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-2026-12991 affect?
CVE-2026-12991 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). The lack of cryptographic mechanisms to ensure the integrity and authenticity of communications in Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 robot (APK v5.5.0) exposes the system to man-in-the-middle attacks. An attacker located on the local network can us
How urgent is CVE-2026-12991?
Priority 33/100. High severity