How severe is CVE-2026-30496?

CVE-2026-30496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-30496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-30496?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-30496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-30496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28367.

When was CVE-2026-30496 published?

CVE-2026-30496 was published on 2026-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-30496

CVE-2026-30496 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-28367
Weakness: CWE-285
Published: 2026-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Optoma CinemaX P2 projector (firmware TVOS-04.24.010.04.01, Android 8.0.0) exposes an HTTP API on TCP port 2345 that allows full unauthenticated remote control of the device. The API supports both reading configuration (74 endpoints) and writing/modifying settings including volume, mute, brightness, power, network protocols enable/disable (including TELNET), display modes, and other projector functions. Any device on the same network can control the projector without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-30496?: The Optoma CinemaX P2 projector (firmware TVOS-04.24.010.04.01, Android 8.0.0) exposes an HTTP API on TCP port 2345 that allows full unauthenticated remote control of the device. The API supports both reading configuration (74 endpoints) and writing/modifying settings including volume, mute, brightness, power, network protocols enable/disable (including TELNET), display modes, and other projector functions. Any device on the same network can control the projector without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2026-30496?: CVE-2026-30496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-30496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-30496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-30496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-30496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28367.
When was CVE-2026-30496 published?: CVE-2026-30496 was published on 2026-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://whitelabel.org/security/2026-02-01-smart-projector/

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