How severe is CVE-2026-3796?

CVE-2026-3796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-3796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-3796?

CVE-2026-3796 affects Qianxin Qax Internet Control Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3796?

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

Does CVE-2026-3796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-3796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10288.

When was CVE-2026-3796 published?

CVE-2026-3796 was published on 2026-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-3796

CVE-2026-3796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qianxin Qax Internet Control Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-10288
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Qianxin Qax Internet Control Gateway
Published: 2026-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3796?: A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-3796?: CVE-2026-3796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-3796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-3796?: CVE-2026-3796 affects Qianxin Qax Internet Control Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-3796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-3796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10288.
When was CVE-2026-3796 published?: CVE-2026-3796 was published on 2026-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qianxin:qax_internet_control_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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