Summary
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to SOAP methods, resulting in a disruption of operations.
The following versions of NAVTOR NavBox are affected:
- NavBox 4.16.1.20 (CVE-2026-21404)
| CVSS | Vendor | Equipment | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3 6.3 | NAVTOR | NAVTOR NavBox | Use of Hard-coded Credentials |
Background
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Information Technology
- Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide
- Company Headquarters Location: Norway
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2026-21404
NAVTOR NavBox through version 4.16.1.20 contains hard-coded credentials within its Windows Communication Foundation (SOAP) implementation. If the SOAP functionality is enabled, a local attacker can extract credentials to bypass the intended transfer workflow. Successful authentication against the SOAP interface grants access to privileged WCF methods, enabling an attacker to write or overwrite files within application-defined paths.
Affected Products
NAVTOR NavBox
NAVTOR
NAVTOR NavBox: 4.16.1.20
known_affected
Remediations
Vendor fix
NAVTOR has released a patch for NavBox in April 2026. Version 4.17.2.6 and later includes the fix. Users that have an active NavBox connection will automatically be kept up to date with the latest version. No user action required.
Relevant CWE: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 6.3 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
| 4.0 | 5.8 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
Acknowledgments
- Cydome Security Ltd reported this vulnerability to CISA
Legal Notice and Terms of Use
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Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and rec
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