PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2026-67440 frangoteam CVE debrief
CVE-2026-67440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in FUXA, a web-based Process Visualization software. In versions 1.3.2 and earlier, certain Socket.IO events can be invoked by remote unauthenticated or guest users to collect system-discovery information. This issue is fixed in version 1.3.3. The vulnerability allows unauthorized system-discovery information collection, potentially impacting defenders who need to verify exposure and apply the vendor-provided fix. The DEVICE_BROWSE, DEVICE_NODE_ATTRIBUTE, HOST_INTERFACES, and DEVICE_TAGS_REQUEST handlers in server/runtime/index.js return device-discovery, node-attribute, host-network-interface, and device-tag metadata without isSok
- Vendor
- frangoteam
- Product
- FUXA
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-18
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-09
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-18
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-09
Who should care
Defenders responsible for FUXA deployments should assess exposure and apply the vendor-provided fix to prevent unauthorized system-discovery information collection. This includes reviewing the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. Defenders should also plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-67440 allows remote unauthenticated or guest users to collect system-discovery information in FUXA versions 1.3.2 and earlier. Defenders should verify exposure and apply the fix in version 1.3.3.
- Potential unauthorized system-discovery information collection
- Verification of FUXA version and configuration is necessary
- Applying the vendor-provided fix is recommended
Technical summary
The DEVICE_BROWSE, DEVICE_NODE_ATTRIBUTE, HOST_INTERFACES, and DEVICE_TAGS_REQUEST handlers in server/runtime/index.js return device-discovery, node-attribute, host-network-interface, and device-tag metadata without isSocketAdminAuthorized when secureEnabled is true. A remote unauthenticated or guest user can invoke these metadata-oriented Socket.IO events and collect system-discovery information that is not required for normal public HMI viewing.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying the vendor-provided fix, as this issue allows for unauthorized system-discovery information collection.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify exposure by checking FUXA version and configuration
- Apply the vendor-provided fix in version 1.3.3
- Monitor for unauthorized system-discovery information collection attempts
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. However, additional information on potential exploitation or impact is limited.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-67440 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-67440
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-67440 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-67440
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frangoteam/FUXA/commit/4fa47d0a2a856ed34f427f472fb4450f86e7749b
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frangoteam/FUXA/pull/2379
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frangoteam/FUXA/releases/tag/v1.3.3
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frangoteam/FUXA/security/advisories/GHSA-rh5p-m38p-2w75
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.