CVE-2026-49196
CVE-2026-49196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acer Predator Connect W6x Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-33263
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Acer Predator Connect W6x Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-49196?
- The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.
- How severe is CVE-2026-49196?
- CVE-2026-49196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-49196 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-49196?
- CVE-2026-49196 affects Acer Predator Connect W6x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-49196?
- 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-2026-49196 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-49196 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33263.
- When was CVE-2026-49196 published?
- CVE-2026-49196 was published on 2026-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:acer:predator_connect_w6x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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