How severe is CVE-2026-4862?

CVE-2026-4862 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-2026-4862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4862?

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-2026-4862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-4862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16152.

When was CVE-2026-4862 published?

CVE-2026-4862 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-4862

CVE-2026-4862 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
CVSS v4: 7.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16152
Weakness: CWE-119
Published: 2026-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in UTT HiPER 1250GW up to 3.2.7-210907-180535. This issue affects the function strcpy of the file /goform/formConfigDnsFilterGlobal of the component Parameter Handler. Such manipulation of the argument GroupName leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4862?: A security vulnerability has been detected in UTT HiPER 1250GW up to 3.2.7-210907-180535. This issue affects the function strcpy of the file /goform/formConfigDnsFilterGlobal of the component Parameter Handler. Such manipulation of the argument GroupName leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-4862?: CVE-2026-4862 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-2026-4862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4862?: 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-2026-4862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-4862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16152.
When was CVE-2026-4862 published?: CVE-2026-4862 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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