PatchTheCVECVE-2026-27668: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW Secure Access Manager Primary (SAM-P) (All versions
CVE-2026-27668 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW Secure Access Manager Primary (SAM-P) (All versions < V5.8). User Administrators are allowed to administer groups they belong to. This could allow an authenticated User Administrator to escalate their own privileges and grant themselves access to any device group at any access level.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-266 |
| Published | 2026-04-14 |
| 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-2026-27668?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-27668 being exploited?
CVE-2026-27668 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-2026-27668 affect?
CVE-2026-27668 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW Secure Access Manager Primary (SAM-P) (All versions < V5.8). User Administrators are allowed to administer groups they belong to. This could allow an authenticated User Administrator
How urgent is CVE-2026-27668?
Priority 40/100. High severity