CVE-2026-49201
Acer Wave 7 router: Hardcoded Cryptographic Key
Description
The upload.cgi binary, responsible for processing device backups, contains a hardcoded AES encryption key. This allows an attacker to decrypt, modify, and re-encrypt system backups, facilitating persistent backdoor injection.
INFO
Published Date :
May 29, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 29, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-49201
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639 |
Solution
- Remove hardcoded encryption keys from the binary.
- Implement secure key management for encryption.
- Regenerate all encryption keys immediately.
- Rebuild and redeploy the affected binary.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-49201.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19673 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-49201 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-49201
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639
May. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The upload.cgi binary, responsible for processing device backups, contains a hardcoded AES encryption key. This allows an attacker to decrypt, modify, and re-encrypt system backups, facilitating persistent backdoor injection. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-798 Added Reference https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19673