Firmware Security Flaw in ZTE Devices Exposing Root Password Hash
CVE-2026-49005

2.4LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Zte

Status
F689
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-49005?

A critical vulnerability exists within certain ZTE devices, where the root password hash can be extracted due to the presence of unencrypted data embedded in the firmware. This presents a serious security risk, as unauthorized users could gain root access, potentially leading to system manipulation and data breaches. Proper security measures are essential to protect against unauthorized information access.

Affected Version(s)

F689 ZXHN F680V9.0.10P6N1,ZXHN F680V9.0.10P4N4,ZXHN F680V9.0.10P4N5,ZXHN F680V9.0.10P4N9,ZXHN F680V9.0.10P4N10,ZXHN F680V9.0.10P1N12,ZXHN F680V9.0.10P1N13

References

https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bullet...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.4
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Victor Mota
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