PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8697: Due to improper enforcement of authentication rate-limiting on a debug SSH service in Archer C64 v1, the SSH s
CVE-2026-8697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting archer c64 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Due to improper enforcement of authentication rate-limiting on a debug SSH service in Archer C64 v1, the SSH service allows unlimited authentication attempts and uses the same credentials as the web interface. This enables an attacker to brute-force valid credentials via SSH. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with adjacent network access to obtain administrative credentials through unrestricted authentication attempts and subseque
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
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-2026-8697?
archer c64 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8697 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8697 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-2026-8697 affect?
CVE-2026-8697 affects archer c64 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Due to improper enforcement of authentication rate-limiting on a debug SSH service in Archer C64 v1, the SSH service allows unlimited authentication attempts and uses the same credentials as the web interface. This enables an attacker to b
How urgent is CVE-2026-8697?
Priority 42/100. High severity