SLC8000: Use of Insufficiently Random Values
CVE-2026-80154 is a critical-severity use of insufficiently random values vulnerability in SLC8000 from Lantronix, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 51% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of SLC8000 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANTRONIX | SLC8000 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| LANTRONIX | EMG8500 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| LANTRONIX | EMG7500 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| LANTRONIX | SLB882 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| LANTRONIX | SLCx-03 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| LANTRONIX | SLCx-02 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| LANTRONIX | SLC9000 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (vulncheck.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.9 | High | CNA (vulncheck.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.6 | Critical | CNA (vulncheck.com) |
Official description
All firmware versions of Lantronix SLC8000, SLC9000, EMG8500, EMG7500, SLB882, SLCx-03, and SLCx-02 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the web management portal that allows unauthenticated attackers to derive valid session tokens of logged-in users and bypass source IP and User-Agent validation. Session tokens are generated deterministically from the device model and the current time at one-second resolution, resulting in a small enumerable set of possible active tokens. Attackers can construct a crafted URI that exploits file extension handling in the web server path routing to bypass per-session source-address validation, then use a derived token from a different source address to gain elevated privileges on the affected device and potentially impact downstream serial-attached devices.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Use of Insufficiently Random Values
The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use a well-vetted algorithm that is currently considered to be strong by experts in the field, and select well-tested implementations with adequate length seeds. In general, if a pseudo-random number generator is not advertised as being cryptographically secure, then it is probably a statistical PRNG and should not be used in security-sensitive contexts. Pseudo-random number generators can produce predictable numbers if the generator is known and the seed can be guessed. A 256-bit seed is a good starting point for producing a random enough number.
- Consider a PRNG that re-seeds itself as needed from high quality pseudo-random output sources, such as hardware devices.
- Use products or modules that conform to FIPS 140-2 to avoid obvious entropy problems. Consult FIPS 140-2 Annex C (Approved Random Number Generators).
More Use of Insufficiently Random Values vulnerabilities (CWE-330)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in SLC8000
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 10.0 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.6 High severity
Recent Use of Insufficiently Random Values vulnerabilities
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 7.7 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.3 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
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