HIGH
CVE-2026-5434
CWE-538Published: May 21, 2026· Updated: May 22, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.2th
Official Description
Honeywell Control
Network Module (CNM) contains
insertion of sensitive information into an unintended directory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability through probing
system files, potentially resulting in unintended
access to protected data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5434 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
honeywell2 products
control network module firmwarecontrol network module
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-5434
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-538
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 21, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-5434 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.