PatchTheCVECVE-2026-22078: Because O+ Connect's IPC service does not authenticate clients, external applications can escalate privileges
CVE-2026-22078 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Because O+ Connect's IPC service does not authenticate clients, external applications can escalate privileges and perform sensitive actions through the IPC channel.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 98%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-266 |
| Published | 2026-06-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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-2026-22078?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-22078 being exploited?
CVE-2026-22078 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-2026-22078 affect?
CVE-2026-22078 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Because O+ Connect's IPC service does not authenticate clients, external applications can escalate privileges and perform sensitive actions through the IPC channel.
How urgent is CVE-2026-22078?
Priority 26/100. High severity