CVE-2026-85148: Lightstar|SmartIT Desktop Manager - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Published Sep 4, 2026
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Updated

SmartIT Desktop Manager developed by Lightstar has a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit a fixed password to remotely access user hosts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lightstar SmartIT Desktop Manager

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Lightstar SmartIT Desktop Manager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11

Event History

Sep 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit the fixed password. No prior account or user interaction is required.

2

What access could an attacker gain?

An attacker can use the fixed password to remotely access user hosts managed by the affected software.

Contact

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