CVE-2026-79680 (GCVE-0-2026-79680)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-24 10:56 – Updated: 2026-09-24 12:18
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Authentication bypass vulnerability in the password authentication mechanism of the Qt VNC Server module
Summary
Authentication bypass vulnerability in the password authentication mechanism of the Qt VNC Server module. An attacker using a specially modified VNC client that violates the RFB protocol can bypass Qt VNC Server's password authentication and gain unauthorized remote access to the shared application, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the session.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-24 12:17 UTC
CWE
- CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://wiki.qt.io/List_of_known_vulnerabilities_… | issue-tracking |
| https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/tqtc-qtvnc… | patch |
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