Description
An issue in wpa_supplicant all versions before v.2.12 allows a local attacker to bypass proper network context and AKMP matching for PMKSA caching via missing validation in the driver based PMKSA selection path in wpa.c
Published: 2026-09-11
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Network Access
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An omission in driver‑based PMKSA to skip validating the network context and AKMP matching for PMKSA caching. A local attacker can exploit this flaw to manipulate the PMK session active without proper authorization, thereby compromising the ability to authenticate against wireless networks.

Affected Systems

All releases of wpa_supplicant before version 2.12 are affected. Based on the description, it is inferred that the vulnerability is present regardless of the operating system, because the defect lies in the core wpa_supplicant code that interacts with any driver supporting PMKSA caching.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.1. The EPSS score indicates a low probability of exploitation. The flaw is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating no publicly known exploit kits. The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass proper network context and AKMP matching for PMKSA caching, so the attack vector is local. The attacker would need control over the driver to influence PMKSA handling. If exploited, the attacker could gain unauthorized network access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update wpa_supplicant to version 2.12 or newer
  • If an update is not immediately possible, disable PMKSA caching or reconfigure the driver to enforce network‑context validation
  • Ensure that only trusted, signed drivers are loaded and limit driver privileges to minimise the risk of PMKSA cache manipulation

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title wpa_supplicant: wpa_supplicant: Security bypass via missing PMKSA validation
Weaknesses CWE-322
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important


Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared W1.fi
W1.fi wpa Supplicant
Vendors & Products W1.fi
W1.fi wpa Supplicant

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An issue in wpa_supplicant all versions before v.2.12 allows a local attacker to bypass proper network context and AKMP matching for PMKSA caching via missing validation in the driver based PMKSA selection path in wpa.c
Weaknesses CWE-346
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}


Subscriptions

W1.fi Wpa Supplicant
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-11T20:11:10.449Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-78807

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-11T18:16:58.120

Modified: 2026-09-22T19:56:19.073

Link: CVE-2026-78807

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-78807 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-21T05:15:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-322

    Key Exchange without Entity Authentication

  • CWE-346

    Origin Validation Error