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CAYIN CMS EUVDEUVD-2026-66343

| CVE-2026-80234 MEDIUM
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-08-26 twcert GHSA-jwcj-5v46-v98v
6.9
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: twcert
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify internet-facing CMS instance
  2. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated HTTP request to media listing endpoint
  3. Execution
    Receive media file enumeration response
  4. Impact
    Use asset list for reconnaissance or targeted follow-on activity

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions beyond network reachability to the CAYIN CMS-WS or CMS-SE web interface - the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations. The specific limiting factor is functional scope: only media file list retrieval is exposed without authentication; the vulnerability does not provide write access, credential disclosure, or administrative control. Exploitation is further limited by the niche deployment footprint of CAYIN digital signage products, which are typically found in enterprise or public-display environments rather than general IT infrastructure.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium) is consistent with the vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, reflecting a low-complexity, unauthenticated network attack with limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. EPSS data was not provided, and the absence of a KEV entry and any POC reference suggests exploitation is not currently widespread. The realistic risk is constrained by the narrow impact - exposure of media file lists is useful for reconnaissance (understanding what content is deployed) but does not yield credentials, configuration, or administrative access. Defenders should nonetheless treat internet-facing CMS-WS and CMS-SE instances as a higher priority, since media file enumeration can support follow-on social engineering or targeted attacks against operators. No conflicting signals are present in the available data, though EPSS and KEV status remain unconfirmed due to absence from the source intelligence.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker with HTTP access to a CAYIN CMS-WS or CMS-SE instance sends a crafted request to the unauthenticated media listing endpoint, receiving a structured list of media files managed by the signage system. No public exploit code has been identified, but the attack requires only a standard HTTP client and knowledge of the endpoint path, making it low-effort once the endpoint is identified through documentation or scanning.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 26, 2026

Missing authentication on a specific API endpoint in CAYIN CMS-WS and CMS-SE allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve media file lists, resulting in partial information disclosure. All versions of both products are affected per CPE data, and the vulnerability requires no credentials, no user interaction, and no special network position - only HTTP reachability to the CMS instance. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, and the confidentiality impact is limited to media asset enumeration rather than credential or configuration exposure.

RemediationAI

Consult the TWCERT advisories at https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-11130-4bcde-1.html and https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-11136-f7bd2-2.html for vendor-issued patch guidance; no specific fixed version number is derivable from the available intelligence data. As an immediate compensating control, restrict network access to CMS-WS and CMS-SE management interfaces using firewall rules or network segmentation so that only authorized internal hosts can reach the affected endpoints - this directly eliminates the unauthenticated remote attack vector (AV:N) at the cost of reduced remote accessibility. Additionally, review web server or reverse-proxy configuration to require authentication on all API routes as a defense-in-depth measure while awaiting an official patch. Do not expose these CMS instances directly to the public internet until a vendor fix is confirmed and applied.

Affected VersionsENISA

Cayin CMS-SE 0 ≤11.0.25336
CAYIN CMS-WS 0 ≤1.0.25336

Affected Packages

euvd cayin_cms_se no fix
euvd cayin_cms_ws no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

CAYIN Technology's CMS-WS and CMS-SE are web-based digital signage content management platforms used to schedule and distribute media to display endpoints. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function): a specific functional endpoint that returns media file listings does not enforce authentication before responding to requests. CPE strings (cpe:2.3:a:cayin_technology:cayin_cms-ws:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* and cpe:2.3:a:cayin_technology:cayin_cms-se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) cover all known versions of both products with no version floor or ceiling specified, indicating the flaw is pervasive across the product line rather than version-specific.

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Severity by source

Vendor (twcert) PRIMARY 6.9 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

Network-accessible unauthenticated endpoint with no complexity barriers; impact limited to low confidentiality (media file list only), no integrity or availability impact.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (twcert).

CVSS VectorVendor: twcert

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

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVSS changed
Aug 26, 2026 - 15:52 NVD
5.3 (MEDIUM) 6.9 (MEDIUM)

DescriptionCVE.org

CAYIN CMS-WS and CMS-SE developed by CAYIN Technology have a Missing Authentication vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can obtain media file lists via specific functionality, resulting in partial information disclosure.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 67% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche digital signage CMS, limited enterprise 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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

34
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +34
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.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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