CVE-2026-111283: BMC Helix Network Management authentication bypass in SAML

CVE-2026-111283 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9 · Published 2026-10-15

BMC Helix Network Management is an on-premises network monitoring and management platform. When SAML single sign-on is enabled, an unauthenticated attacker can log in as the local administrator with any password, gaining full control to modify device credentials, execute device commands, and tamper with audit logs.

Vendors: Bmc.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-111283 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-111283 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-111283?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9, published 15 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Bmc Helix Network Management before 26.3.01.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-111283?
Yes: fixed in 26.3.01. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-111283 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-111283?
Check whether you run Bmc Helix Network Management at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 26.3.01

Technical details

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in BMC Helix Network Management on-prem versions before 26.3.01 where SAML single sign-on is configured. An unauthenticated attacker can submit the administrator username with an arbitrary password via the web login page to obtain a SuperAdmin session. The vulnerability stems from improper password validation when SAML is enabled, allowing complete bypass of authentication controls.

Affected products

  • BMC Helix Network Management before 26.3.01

Timeline

  • 2026-10-15: disclosed
  • 2026-08-24: patched: Fix released in version 26.3.01

References

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