CVE-2026-14868: The encryption algorithm used to protect the configuration of user accounts, stored in the built-in user direc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-14868?

pcvue: upgrade to 17.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-14868 being exploited?

CVE-2026-14868 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-14868 affect?

CVE-2026-14868 affects pcvue. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The encryption algorithm used to protect the configuration of user accounts, stored in the built-in user directory of PcVue projects, all versions prior to 17.0.0, is not strong enough for the level of protection required. A local attacker

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-14868?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-14868 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting pcvue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The encryption algorithm used to protect the configuration of user accounts, stored in the built-in user directory of PcVue projects, all versions prior to 17.0.0, is not strong enough for the level of protection required. A local attacker could alter the existing configuration and ultimately gain privileged access to the PcVue application.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-326
Published	2026-07-07
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): arcinfo · Vendor: arcinfo

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-07 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arcinfo pcvue UPGRADE

Affected: < 17.0.0

Fixed in: 17.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 17.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pcvue

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-14868?

pcvue: upgrade to 17.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-14868 being exploited?

CVE-2026-14868 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-2026-14868 affect?

CVE-2026-14868 affects pcvue. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The encryption algorithm used to protect the configuration of user accounts, stored in the built-in user directory of PcVue projects, all versions prior to 17.0.0, is not strong enough for the level of protection required. A local attacker

How urgent is CVE-2026-14868?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-14867 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Credentials of built-in users are insecurely stored in the User directory of PcVue projects, all versions prio

References

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