CVE-2026-60042: Authentication bypass in com_check
Published Nov 10, 2026
·Updated
An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform an authentication bypass on the comcheck function, potentially triggering traffic on other systems and email alerts. This can result in some loss of availability due to higher system loads.
Event History
Nov 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this issue?
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the authentication bypass in the com_check function. No privileges or user interaction are required.
2
What is the likely impact of exploitation?
Exploitation can trigger traffic on other systems and generate email alerts. The documented impact is availability degradation from increased system load; no confidentiality or integrity impact is stated.