Auth bypass in Phison Electronics Corporation Ps3111-S11 Controller Firmware

CVE-2026-84696

Phison PS3111-S11 controller firmware versions through SBFQT1.3 expose privileged vendor unique commands over the ATA interface with absent or defeatable authentication mechanisms. Attackers can bypass the weak CRC-16 based unlock handshake or exploit builds with no VUC lock to read and write controller memory and raw flash, persisting implants across power cycles.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84696?
CVE-2026-84696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phison Electronics Corporation Ps3111-S11 Controller Firmware, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-09-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-84696?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.