Critical-Severity Flaw in moghtech komodo Tracked as CVE-2026-110631
A newly published critical vulnerability in moghtech komodo carries a CVSS score of 9.3. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-110631 affects moghtech komodo.
- CVSS 9.3 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
moghtech komodo is affected by CVE-2026-110631, a security flaw that the National Vulnerability Database rates 9.3 out of 10.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-110631
- Product
- moghtech komodo
- CVSS
- 9.3 Critical
- Weakness
- CWE-1188
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: Komodo through 2.3.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Periphery agent that allows unauthenticated attackers to connect as a trusted Core because empty core_public_keys and passkeys lists fail open by default. Attackers reaching port 8120 can present any generated keypair to issue Periphery API requests, including terminal sessions and container operations, executing commands on managed hosts typically as root.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moghtech | komodo | up to 2.3.3 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-110631
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-110631?
CVE-2026-110631 is a CWE-1188 vulnerability in moghtech komodo.
How severe is CVE-2026-110631?
It has a CVSS score of 9.3 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-110631 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
