CVE-2026-7273
What it is
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel GS1900-48HPv2 firmware versions through 2.90(ABTQ.1)C0 could allow a LAN-based, unauthenticated attacker to exploit the flaw and potentially execute OS commands via a crafted HTTP request.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- In the wild
- CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- 2026-09-21 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- 2026-09-24 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-09-21
- Exploit probability
- 2.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-121
- Record status
- Analyzed
Affected
- Zyxel gs1900-8 Firmware < 2.90\(aahh.2\)c0
- Zyxel gs1900-8hp Firmware < 2.90\(aahi.2\)c0
- Zyxel gs1900-10hp Firmware < 2.90\(aazi.2\)c0
- Zyxel gs1900-16 Firmware < 2.90\(aahj.2\)c0
- Zyxel gs1900-24 Firmware < 2.90\(aahl.2\)c0
- Zyxel gs1900-24e Firmware < 2.90\(aahk.2\)c0
- Zyxel gs1900-24ep Firmware < 2.90\(abto.2\)c0
- Zyxel gs1900-24hpv2 Firmware < 2.90\(abtp.2\)c0
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Fix and advisories
References
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-stack-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-gs1900-series-switches-06-16-2026
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-7273
- https://www.greynoise.io/blog/open-season-on-kapibala-attacker-steals-government-records-wordpress-exploitation