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Omada Controller EUVDEUVD-2026-101709

| CVE-2026-102298 HIGH
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)
2026-10-14 f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 GHSA-992g-w5j8-qhcq
7.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate to Omada MSP controller
  2. Delivery
    Call user-confirmation endpoint with target Identifier
  3. Exploit
    Observe oracle response distinguishing user/password/success
  4. Execution
    Enumerate users and verify credentials
  5. Impact
    Take over targeted MSP account and resources

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Object-level authorization, IDOR prevention
Exploitation Conditions

Requires three concrete prerequisites: (1) the Omada Controller must be running in MSP mode, where the vulnerable user-confirmation endpoint is exposed; (2) the attacker must already hold a valid authenticated session on that controller (the CVSS PR:H claims high privilege, though the description says only 'an authenticated user' - this limit should be confirmed with the vendor); and (3) the attacker must know or guess the target account's Identifier parameter to substitute it. Limiting factors that reduce realistic risk: MSP mode is a specific deployment that standalone/controller-only installs do not run, authentication is mandatory (no unauthenticated path), and the endpoint yields an oracle rather than direct code execution - full account compromise still depends on acting on the leaked credential/enumeration signal.

Impact

This is a moderate-priority issue rather than a drop-everything emergency, and the signals are partially conflicting. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N, VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) scores 7.5 and models an authenticated, high-privilege attacker on a network-reachable interface with a specific attack requirement (AT:P) - consistent with the need for MSP mode and a caller-controlled Identifier. However, the description characterizes the actor merely as 'an authenticated user,' which implies a low-privilege account, not the PR:H the vendor vector asserts - this PR:H vs. low-privilege-description discrepancy should be verified with TP-Link/Omada, because if any authenticated tenant user can exercise the oracle (PR:L), real-world risk is meaningfully higher than the 7.5 suggests. No EPSS score was provided, no POC was supplied, and the CVE is not on CISA KEV, so there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no evidence of active exploitation. The practical impact is a credential-validation/user-enumeration oracle (CWE-639, insecure direct reference to another account) that can escalate to takeover of targeted MSP accounts; the gating factors (MSP mode must be enabled, attacker must already be authenticated) keep this from being a wormable, unauthenticated internet threat. Net: a genuine authorization/IDOR weakness worth patching promptly on MSP deployments, but not a mass-exploitation candidate on the available signals.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already holds an authenticated account on an Omada Controller running in MSP mode calls the user-confirmation endpoint and substitutes another account's Identifier, using the endpoint's distinct responses (nonexistent user vs. invalid password vs. success) as a credential-testing and enumeration oracle. With AV:N and AC:L the requests are low-effort once authenticated, letting the attacker enumerate valid MSP users and brute-force or confirm credentials to take over a targeted account. No public exploit code is known at time of analysis, so this would require custom tooling.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 14, 2026

User enumeration and credential-verification flaws in Omada Controller MSP mode allow an authenticated attacker to validate credentials for other accounts by manipulating the Identifier parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized access to MSP resources or account compromise. Exploitation requires the controller to be running in MSP mode, an existing authenticated session, and knowledge of the target account's Identifier; no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis. The issue is rated moderate priority due to these prerequisites and the oracle-based nature of the leak, as the endpoint returns distinguishable responses for nonexistent users, invalid passwords, and successful authentication.

RemediationAI

No exact fixed version is identified in the provided data; the primary remediation is to upgrade to the latest Omada Controller release from the vendor's official download page (https://support.omadanetworks.com/en/download/software/omada-controller/) and review the vendor document at https://support.omadanetworks.com/us/document/136187 for patched versions or workarounds. If MSP mode is not required, disable it to eliminate the vulnerable endpoint-this may impact managed-service operations. Restrict network access to the controller's management interface to trusted hosts and implement monitoring for anomalous authentication attempts, since the endpoint acts as a credential-validation oracle. Because authentication is required, enforce least privilege and strong password policies to limit the impact of credential leak. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified, so urgent action is not warranted, but apply patches as they become available.

Affected VersionsENISA

Omada Software Controller (Windows) 0 <6.3.0.45

Affected Packages

euvd omada_software_controller_windows fix: 6.3.0.45

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is an instance of CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key), meaning the user-confirmation endpoint fails to verify that the caller is authorized to act on the supplied Identifier before checking credentials. In Omada Controller's MSP (Managed Service Provider) mode, the controller manages multiple customer organizations; the endpoint is intended for validating user credentials but inadvertently exposes an oracle that distinguishes nonexistent users (likely a specific error), invalid passwords (a different error), and successful authentication (success). This enables user enumeration and credential brute-force attacks. The CVSS v4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) indicates network exploitation, low attack complexity, but Attack Requirements Present (AT:P) and High Privileges Required (PR:H). Our independent assessment maps to CVSS v3.1: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N, noting a discrepancy: the description says 'an authenticated user' while the vector asserts PR:H; this should be confirmed with the vendor. The vulnerability does not lead to direct code execution; full compromise depends on acting on the leaked credential or enumeration signal.

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Severity by source

Vendor (f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 8.1 HIGH

Network-reachable endpoint abused by an authenticated user (PR:L, matching the description over the vendor's PR:H) to enumerate and take over accounts; confidentiality and integrity high, no availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630).

CVSS VectorVendor: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 14, 2026 - 23:04 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 14, 2026 - 22:17 cve.org
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

In Omada Controller MSP mode, the user-confirmation endpoint fails to enforce the required permission check. An authenticated user can supply a caller-controlled Identifier parameter to validate credentials for another account and receive responses that distinguish nonexistent users, invalid passwords, and successful authentication.

Successful exploitation may allow user enumeration, credential verification, and unauthorized access to MSP resources or compromise of targeted accounts.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

TP-Link Omada Controller deployments using MSP mode are exposed to a high-severity credential-verification weakness (CVE-2026-102298) that could allow an attacker with an existing controller session and knowledge of another account's identifier to confirm valid credentials and potentially gain unauthorized access to managed-service resources. Leadership should care because MSP environments often concentrate access to multiple customer networks, so a single account compromise can create cross-tenant risk, disrupt service delivery, and damage customer trust. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but no vendor-released patch is available, making interim access controls essential.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include disabling MSP mode when not required, restricting controller management access to trusted networks, enforcing least privilege and session review, auditing Identifier parameter usage, segmenting the controller from critical systems, and applying the vendor fix once released.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 64% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
TP-Link Omada is common SMB/MSP network management, but MSP mode narrows footprint
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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