CVE-2026-111283BMC Helix Network Management Vulnerability
BMC Helix Network Management before 26.3.01 Authentication Bypass via SAML Configuration
Published Oct 15, 2026 · Updated Oct 18, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-102474, GHSA-w2gx-x7ww-hgvm
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-111283 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.5 v4) affecting BMC Helix Network Management.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including BMC Helix Network Management 26.3.01.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v4
9.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.5%
Higher than 43.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://docs.helixops.ai/bin/IT-Operations-Management/Operations-Management/BMC-Helix-Network-Management/NetworkManagement/Release-Notes/On-prem-Release-Notes/BMC-Helix-Network-Management-26-3-01-On-prem-Release-Notes/
- advisoryVulnCheck Advisory: BMC Helix Network Management before 26.3.01 Authentication Bypass via SAML Configuration
Description
BMC Helix Network Management on-prem before 26.3.01 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as the local administrator with any password when SAML single sign-on is configured. Attackers can submit the administrator username with an arbitrary password on the web login page to obtain a SuperAdmin session, modify device credentials, run device commands, and alter audit records.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BMC Helix Network Management | See advisory | 26.3.01 |
Patched Releases
BMC Helix Network Management
26.3.01
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 15, 2026
Last updated
Oct 18, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-305 Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness
FAQ
Common Questions.
BMC Helix Network Management on-prem before 26.3.01 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as the local administrator with any password when SAML single sign-on is configured.
Affected: BMC Helix Network Management. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including BMC Helix Network Management 26.3.01.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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