PatchTheCVECVE-2026-16970: The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others contains a logout functionality which is ineffe
CVE-2026-16970 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others contains a logout functionality which is ineffective. Stolen session cookies can therefore be misused for a long time.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-613 |
| Published | 2026-07-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-16970?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-16970 being exploited?
CVE-2026-16970 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-2026-16970 affect?
CVE-2026-16970 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others contains a logout functionality which is ineffective. Stolen session cookies can therefore be misused for a long time.
How urgent is CVE-2026-16970?
Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.