CVE-2026-13768: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-22gx-ghv9-47gj
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CVSS 10.0
CWE-798
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-13768 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 10.0) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-13768 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-13768
GHSA Identifier GHSA-22gx-ghv9-47gj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 10.0
CWE Classification CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 10.0

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-13768

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-13768, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials, where the product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Gardyn devices expose a privileged iothubowner key. Access to this key will allow a malicious user to invoke an IoTHub Registry Manager function which returns connection information for all Gardyn Home Kit and Studio devices. Access to this key also allows a malicious user to execute arbitrary commands on a specific connected device and may allow the malicious user to pivot to other devices on the user's network.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-13768 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-13768
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-183-03.json
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://mygardyn.com/security
www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-adv... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-183-03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-13768?
CVE-2026-13768 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-13768?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-13768?
CVE-2026-13768 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-13768?
CVE-2026-13768 is classified under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials (The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-13768?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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