CVE-2026-6915 — An authorization flaw in the user management command could
CVE-2026-6915 — An authorization flaw in the user management command could allow an authenticated user to make limited changes to authentication-related data associated with another user account. This could affect how authentication is performed for the impacted account.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-1284, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-6915 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-6915 - User Management Command Authorization Flaw
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title: CVE-2026-6915 - User Management Command Authorization Flaw
id: scw-2026-04-29-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
Detects the use of a specific user management command with parameters related to authentication modification, indicative of CVE-2026-6915. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to make limited changes to authentication data of other users.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-29
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-6915/
tags:
- attack.privilege_escalation
- attack.t1078.004
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
- 'user_management_tool.exe'
CommandLine|contains:
- 'modify-auth'
- 'reset-password'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
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Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-6915 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-6915 |
| CWE-1284 | weakness | CWE-1284 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 29, 2026 at 20:16 UTC |
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