How severe is CVE-2026-36828?

CVE-2026-36828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-36828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-36828?

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

Does CVE-2026-36828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-36828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30954.

When was CVE-2026-36828 published?

CVE-2026-36828 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-36828

CVE-2026-36828 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30954
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2026-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in the /cgi-bin/tools/ajax_cmd endpoint of Panabit PAP-XM320 up to and including v7.7. The CGI component allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges via the action=runcmd parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-36828?: A command injection vulnerability exists in the /cgi-bin/tools/ajax_cmd endpoint of Panabit PAP-XM320 up to and including v7.7. The CGI component allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges via the action=runcmd parameter.
How severe is CVE-2026-36828?: CVE-2026-36828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-36828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-36828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-36828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-36828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30954.
When was CVE-2026-36828 published?: CVE-2026-36828 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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