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HIGH

CVE-2026-14296

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

When using the Direct XIP update strategy, the main application image starts other cores (i.e. radio core), based on the currently active slot without additional verification. The MCUboot in the bare (upstream) configuration assumes that if there is at least a single slot for each image available, the system is bootable and continues the boot process. This may lead to a situation when MCUboot picks different slot for different images (i.e. (a) for the main application and (b) for the radio image

Technical details

Published
2026-09-07
Last Modified
2026-09-08

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14296?

When using the Direct XIP update strategy, the main application image starts other cores (i.e. radio core), based on the currently active slot without additional verification. The MCUboot in the bare (upstream) configuration assumes that if there is at least a single slot for each image available, the system is bootable and continues the boot process. This may lead to a situation when MCUboot picks different slot for different images (i.e. (a) for the main application and (b) for the radio image

Is CVE-2026-14296 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-14296 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.1% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-14296?

CVE-2026-14296 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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