PatchTheCVECVE-2026-55978: An improper access control vulnerability in CatchPulse could allow a non-administrative local attacker to conn
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Routine
HIGH 8.4
CVE-2026-55978 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An improper access control vulnerability in CatchPulse could allow a non-administrative local attacker to connect to an unrestricted kernel filter communication port and bypass CatchPulse's security policy enforcement.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.4 (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-284 |
| Published | 2026-08-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): CSA
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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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.