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CVE-2026-86157

5.6 · MEDIUM

Exposure of privileged IPC functionality in Progress Telerik Fiddler Everywhere before version 8.2.0 allows a local, low-privileged attacker who can modify application launch parameters and persuad…

Published Sep 29, 2026CWE-749EPSS 0.12%

Overview

CVE-2026-86157 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Exposure of privileged IPC functionality in Progress Telerik Fiddler Everywhere before version 8.2.0 allows a local, low-privileged attacker who can modify application launch parameters and persuade a user to start the application to replace the application UI or settings with attacker-controlled content. Successful exploitation could result in disclosure of OAuth authentication tokens, execution of locally accessible programs, or unauthorized modification of application-generated configuration files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-86157?

CVE-2026-86157 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-86157?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-86157?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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