CVE-2026-74232
CVE-2026-74232 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-300.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-300
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Zbtlink L3_V2_8 firmware 3.0.0.4.528, Zbtlink WE826-T2 firmware 19.1101, Zbtlink ZBT-7628 firmware 1.0.0.2.007, Zbtlink ZBT-ZBT7621 firmware 1.0.0.3.001, MoreQuick MQAC-7620, MQAC-7620A, MQAP-7620, MQAP-7620A, and MQAP-7628 firmware 1.0.0.2.000, AP522 firmware 1.0.0.2.014, AP7628 and HC5661A firmware 3.0.0.4.380, APG721B firmware 19.0809, HK300 firmware 1.0.0.2.032, and MAP-N10 firmware 1.0.0.2.044 ship a backdoor command-and-control implant (yunmgrd) reachable over an unauthenticated cleartext UDP channel to a hardcoded C2 server. A remote unauthenticated attacker on the network path can hijack the channel and execute arbitrary commands as root. The attacker can also modify DNS entries, exfiltrate PPPoE credentials, and open reverse SSH tunnels.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-74232?
- Zbtlink L3_V2_8 firmware 3.0.0.4.528, Zbtlink WE826-T2 firmware 19.1101, Zbtlink ZBT-7628 firmware 1.0.0.2.007, Zbtlink ZBT-ZBT7621 firmware 1.0.0.3.001, MoreQuick MQAC-7620, MQAC-7620A, MQAP-7620, MQAP-7620A, and MQAP-7628 firmware 1.0.0.2.000, AP522 firmware 1.0.0.2.014, AP7628 and HC5661A firmware 3.0.0.4.380, APG721B firmware 19.0809, HK300 firmware 1.0.0.2.032, and MAP-N10 firmware 1.0.0.2.044 ship a backdoor command-and-control implant (yunmgrd) reachable over an unauthenticated cleartext UDP channel to a hardcoded C2 server. A remote unauthenticated attacker on the network path can hijack the channel and execute arbitrary commands as root. The attacker can also modify DNS entries, exfiltrate PPPoE credentials, and open reverse SSH tunnels.
- How severe is CVE-2026-74232?
- CVE-2026-74232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-74232 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-74232?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-74232 published?
- CVE-2026-74232 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-09-24.
References
- http://vulncheck.com/blog/zbt-darklantern-speakingstone
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zbtlink-mqwrt-yunmgrd-cloud-c2-implant
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