Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU150514

Incorrect authorization in BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software and Cisco BroadWorks Application Server - CVE-2026-76438

Published: September 17, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU150514

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-76438

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks in the web-based management interface. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and alter configurations on select pages.

Affected software

BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software
Cisco BroadWorks Application Server

How to mitigate CVE-2026-76438

Install updates from vendor's website.

BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software - addressed in versions 24.0.2026.07, 27.0.2026.08
Cisco BroadWorks Application Server - addressed in versions AP.as.24.0.944.ap385770, 27.0.2026.08

External References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-auth-bypass-broadwor-57m9dmm5

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