CVE-2026-81936 (CVSS 6.8)

Description

An internal security review identified a development regression from ThinkSystem v4 XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3) versions (2.51) IHX432Y to (2.56) IHX436K which re-introduces the default OpenBMC root password upon performing an XCC Reset to Default operation. An attacker can gain access to enabled administrative interfaces of XCC using the default OpenBMC credential re-introduced after Reset to Default. Additionally, this provides access to the underlying XCC Operating System which is not normally accessible. Only these versions are affected and are no longer available for download. Process enhancements have also been made to prevent and identify potential future regression.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0035

Probability of exploitation

0.29%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1392 CWE-1392

References

Other References

https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2273-lenovo-xclarity-controller-3-xcc3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-81936? +

An internal security review identified a development regression from ThinkSystem v4 XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3) versions (2.51) IHX432Y to (2.56) IHX436K which re-introduces the default OpenBMC root password upon performing an XCC Reset to Default operation. An attacker can gain access to enabled administrative interfaces of XCC using the default OpenBMC credential re-introduced after Reset to Default. Additionally, this provides access to the underlying XCC Operating System which is not normally accessible. Only these versions are affected and are no longer available for download. Process enhancements have also been made to prevent and identify potential future regression. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-81936? +

CVE-2026-81936 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0035, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-81936? +

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