CVE-2026-19377 Details
Description
Improper certificate validation in the tunnel handshake in Cato Client allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to impersonate a Cato Point of Presence (PoP) server and intercept or modify tunnel traffic.
A vulnerability exists in Cato Client due to improper certificate validation during the tunnel handshake process. This flaw allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to impersonate a Cato Point of Presence (PoP) server, potentially intercepting or modifying tunnel traffic. The issue affects Cato Client versions prior to the latest releases on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Users should upgrade to Cato Client versions 6.12.6 for Windows, 6.1.1 for macOS, 5.8.1 for Linux, 5.9 for iOS, and 5.6.2 for Android. The latest versions can be downloaded from the Cato Management Application, the App Store, or Google Play Store. It is recommended to use the Cato upgrade service for automatic updates.
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Assessed Oct 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://knowledge.catonetworks.com/docs/security-vulnerability-cve-2026-19377-that-impacts-cato-client-versions | Cato | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-295 | Improper Certificate Validation | Cato |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Cato Networks Cato Client | < 6.12.6 (semver) < 6.1.1 (semver) < 5.8.1 (semver) < 5.9 < 5.6.2 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | Cato |
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