CVE-2026-29120: The /root/anaconda-ks.cfg installation configuration file in International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX S

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2026-29120 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting sfx2100 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The /root/anaconda-ks.cfg installation configuration file in International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX Series(SFX2100) SuperFlex Satellite Receiver insecurely stores the hardcoded root password hash. The password itself is highly insecure and susceptible to offline dictionary attacks using the rockyou.txt wordlist. Because direct root SSH login is disabled, an attacker must first obtain low-privileged access to the system (e.g., via other v

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2026-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Gridware · Vendor: datacast

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-04 08:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datacast sfx2100 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2026-29120?

sfx2100 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-29120 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29120 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-2026-29120 affect?

CVE-2026-29120 affects sfx2100 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The /root/anaconda-ks.cfg installation configuration file in International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX Series(SFX2100) SuperFlex Satellite Receiver insecurely stores the hardcoded root password hash. The password itself is highly inse

How urgent is CVE-2026-29120?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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