CVE-2026-5426
Description
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Hard-coded ASP.NET/IIS machineKey value in Digital Knowledge KnowledgeDeliver deployments prior to February 24, 2026 allows adversaries to circumvent ViewState validation mechanisms and achieve remote code execution via malicious ViewState deserialization attacks
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Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Read Application Data
Applicable Platforms
Technologies:
ICS/OT
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity
Availability
Other
Potential Impacts:
Modify Application Data
Unexpected State
Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu)
Varies By Context
Applicable Platforms
Languages:
Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby
Technologies:
AI/ML, ICS/OT, Not Technology-Specific
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2026/MNDT-202…
https://www.digital-knowledge.co.jp/product/kd/