CVE-2026-27662: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2026-27662 · CVSS 7.7 HIGH · EPSS <1%

Affected devices do not properly restrict access to the web browser via the Control Panel when no corresponding security mechanisms are in place. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to the web browser, potentially enabling the discovery of backdoors, performing unauthorized actions, or exploiting misconfigurations that may lead to further system compromise.

Is CVE-2026-27662 exploited?

• Not in the CISA KEV catalog.
• EPSS puts exploitation in the next 30 days at <1%.
• Public exploit code: none found in monitored sources.

Which products and versions are affected?

No affected package list recorded here yet.

Is there a patch?

No patch identifier recorded here yet.

What PlainSec published about CVE-2026-27662

• SIMATIC HMI Panels Expose Browser Access via Help Link (2026-05-15)

Primary sources

• NVD record

What this record does not say

• No affected package data.
• No patch identifier.

KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-11.