CVE-2026-8079: In Progress Flowmon versions prior to 12.5.9 and 13.0.11, a vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated low-

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8079?

flowmon: upgrade to 12.5.9, 13.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8079 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8079 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-8079 affect?

CVE-2026-8079 affects flowmon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). In Progress Flowmon versions prior to 12.5.9 and 13.0.11, a vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated low-privileged user may craft a request during the PDF generation process that results in operations being performed with the privileg

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting flowmon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Progress Flowmon versions prior to 12.5.9 and 13.0.11, a vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated low-privileged user may craft a request during the PDF generation process that results in operations being performed with the privileges of another user, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and unintended modifications to system configuration.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-07-02
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Progress Software Corporation · Vendor: progress

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-02 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

progress flowmon UPGRADE

Affected: >= 12.0.0 and < 12.5.9 · >= 13.0.0 and < 13.0.11

Fixed in: 12.5.9, 13.0.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.0

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-2026-8079?

flowmon: upgrade to 12.5.9, 13.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8079 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8079 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-2026-8079 affect?

CVE-2026-8079 affects flowmon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). In Progress Flowmon versions prior to 12.5.9 and 13.0.11, a vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated low-privileged user may craft a request during the PDF generation process that results in operations being performed with the privileg

How urgent is CVE-2026-8079?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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