How severe is CVE-2026-36178?

CVE-2026-36178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-36178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-36178?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-36178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-36178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34280.

When was CVE-2026-36178 published?

CVE-2026-36178 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2026-36178

CVE-2026-36178 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-212.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34280
Weakness: CWE-212
Published: 2026-06-04
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

The factory reset functionality in GNCC GP5 v7.1.76 fails to clear sensitive cryptographic material in the JFFS2 configuration partition, possibly allowing attackers to recover and obtain sensitive user data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-36178?: The factory reset functionality in GNCC GP5 v7.1.76 fails to clear sensitive cryptographic material in the JFFS2 configuration partition, possibly allowing attackers to recover and obtain sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2026-36178?: CVE-2026-36178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-36178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-36178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-36178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-36178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34280.
When was CVE-2026-36178 published?: CVE-2026-36178 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://github.com/BadChemical/IoT-Vulnerability-Research-Public/blob/main/GNCC-GP5-T23/README.md

EU advisories (EUVD)

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