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CVE-2026-49201

Acer Wave 7 Firmware hard-coded credentials

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.31%
  1. Published29 May 2026

Description

The upload.cgi binary, responsible for processing device backups, contains a hardcoded AES encryption key. This allows an attacker to decrypt, modify, and re-encrypt system backups, facilitating persistent backdoor injection.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Acer Wave 7 Firmware≤ t7c_gbl_1.01.000055

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-49201 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-49201 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.31%.

How severe is CVE-2026-49201?

CVE-2026-49201 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-49201?

Affected products include Acer Wave 7 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49201?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.