CVE-2026-24185: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6mg4-xcv2-5mx2
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-288
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-24185 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-24185 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-24185
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6mg4-xcv2-5mx2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-24185

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-2026-24185, 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-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel, where the product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. 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

NVIDIA NVOS for network switches contains a vulnerability in the secure shell (SSH) server configuration component while PKA-only mode is enabled, where an administrator could inadvertently enable an alternative authentication path. If best practices for replacing the default password as recommended by NVIDIA are not followed, this alternative authentication path might lead to unauthorized access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-24185 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24185
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5817
CVE Official Record — CVE-2026-24185 CVE
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24185

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24185?
CVE-2026-24185 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-24185?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24185?
CVE-2026-24185 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-24185?
CVE-2026-24185 is classified under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-24185?
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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