CVE-2026-69297: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m75r-w978-hgrq
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-257
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-69297 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-257: Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the storage of passwords in a recoverable format makes them subject to password reuse attacks by malicious users. in fact, it should be noted that recoverable encrypted passwords provide no significant benefit over plaintext passwords since they are subject not only to reuse by malicious attackers but also by malicious insiders. if a system administrator can recover a password directly, or use a brute force search on the available information, the administrator can use the password on other accounts.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-69297 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-69297
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m75r-w978-hgrq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-257: Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-69297

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-2026-69297, 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-257: Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, where the storage of passwords in a recoverable format makes them subject to password reuse attacks by malicious users. in fact, it should be noted that recoverable encrypted passwords provide no significant benefit over plaintext passwords since they are subject not only to reuse by malicious attackers but also by malicious insiders. if a system administrator can recover a password directly, or use a brute force search on the available information, the administrator can use the password on other accounts. 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

Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-69297 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69297
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulner... WEB
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69297

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-69297?
CVE-2026-69297 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-257: Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-69297?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-69297?
CVE-2026-69297 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-69297?
CVE-2026-69297 is classified under CWE-257: Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format (The storage of passwords in a recoverable format makes them subject to password reuse attacks by malicious users. In fact, it should be noted that recoverable encrypted passwords provide no significant benefit over plaintext passwords since they are subject not only to reuse by malicious attackers but also by malicious insiders. If a system administrator can recover a password directly, or use a brute force search on the available information, the administrator can use the password on other accounts.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-69297?
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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