Summary
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could could provide an unauthenticated user with complete root-level access and control of the system.
The following versions of Daktronics Controller Firmware are affected:
- VFC-DMP-5000 <v8.117.x.x
- VFC-DMP-5000 <v9.43.x.x
- VFC-DMP-5000 <v10.34.x.x
- DMP-5000 <v10.34.x.x
- DMP-5000 <v8.117.x.x
- DMP-5000 <v9.43.x.x
- DMP-8000 <v10.34.x.x
- DMP-8000 <v8.117.x.x
- DMP-8000 <v9.43.x.x
| CVSS | Vendor | Equipment | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3 8.1 | Daktronics | Daktronics Controller Firmware | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’), Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Use of Hard-coded Credentials |
Background
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities, Information Technology, Emergency Services, Healthcare and Public Health
- Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide
- Company Headquarters Location: United States
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2026-28701
Various versions of Daktronics Controller Firmware could allow authenticated and unauthenticated remote users to escape the intended directory and enumerate arbitrary file system paths.
Affected Products
Daktronics Controller Firmware
Daktronics
Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v9.43.x.x, Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v9.43.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v9.43.x.x
known_affected
Remediations
Mitigation
Daktronics recommends users update their device software to one of the following versions (based on product configuration in use): 8.117.0.x, 9.43.0.x, or 10.34.0.x
Mitigation
Daktronics recommends updating the default passwords and encourages using strong, unique credentials per device.
Relevant CWE: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’)
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 7.7 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| 4.0 | 9.3 | CRITICAL | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
CVE-2026-33560
The DMP-5000 file service exposes authenticated arbitrary file upload functionality. There are exposed endpoints which allows authenticated users to upload files of any type without validation. No file extension filtering or content inspection is enforced which allows executable binaries and scripts to be accepted and written directly to the server.
Affected Products
Daktronics Controller Firmware
Daktronics
Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v9.43.x.x, Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v9.43.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v9.43.x.x
known_affected
Remediations
Mitigation
Daktronics recommends users update their device software to one of the following versions (based on product configuration in use): 8.117.0.x, 9.43.0.x, or 10.34.0.x
Mitigation
Daktronics recommends updating the default passwords and encourages using strong, unique credentials per device.
Relevant CWE: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 7.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N |
| 4.0 | 8.4 | HIGH | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:L/SI:H/SA:N |
CVE-2026-31928
The DMP-5000 devices are shipped with a default administrative web account with weak authentication controls, which are not required to be changed during initial configuration or operation. Using these accounts provides full system access.
Affected Products
Daktronics Controller Firmware
Daktronics
Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v9.43.x.x, Daktronics VFC-DMP-5000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics DMP-5000: <v9.43.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v10.34.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v8.117.x.x, Daktronics DMP-8000: <v9.43.x.x
known_affected
Remediations
Mitigation
Daktronics recommends users update their device software to one of the following versions (based on product configuration in use): 8.117.0.x, 9.43.0.x, or 10.34.0.x
Mitigation
Daktronics recommends updating the default passwords and encourages using strong, unique credentials per device.
Relevant CWE: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| 4.0 | 9.3 | CRITICAL | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N |
Acknowledgments
- Thomas Jou of Princeton University reported these vulnerabilities to CISA
Legal Notice and Terms of Use
This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy).
Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time.
Revision History
- Initial Release Date: 2026-06-25
| Date | Revision | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 1 | Initial Publication |