CVE-2026-49005

What it is

The root password hash of the device can be obtained through unencrypted information in the firmware.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-07 05:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-24 16:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-07 05:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-24 16:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-916

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 2.4

Attack vector

Physical

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None