How severe is CVE-2026-82971?

CVE-2026-82971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2026-82971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-82971?

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-2026-82971 published?

CVE-2026-82971 was published on 2026-08-31 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

CVE-2026-82971

CVE-2026-82971 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Published: 2026-08-31
Last modified: 2026-09-01

Description

A vulnerability was determined in QVidium Opera11 3.3.2a26-Ax4x-opera11. This affects an unknown part of the file /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi of the component CGI Script. This manipulation of the argument ipaddr causes command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor explains: "QVidium has now closed its doors and no longer will be able to sell products or provide support." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82971?: A vulnerability was determined in QVidium Opera11 3.3.2a26-Ax4x-opera11. This affects an unknown part of the file /cgi-bin/net_tr.cgi of the component CGI Script. This manipulation of the argument ipaddr causes command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor explains: "QVidium has now closed its doors and no longer will be able to sell products or provide support." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2026-82971?: CVE-2026-82971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2026-82971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-82971?: 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-2026-82971 published?: CVE-2026-82971 was published on 2026-08-31 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

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