Dynamic Authentication Vulnerability in SmartLife App from ZTE
CVE-2026-86552

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Zte

Status
Smartlife
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-86552?

The SmartLife app has a significant vulnerability where it dynamically generates authentication parameters at runtime. This flaw allows attackers to obtain valid authentication credentials, enabling them to complete account registrations with any arbitrary email address. Notably, the application does not verify the ownership of the email prior to registration, exposing users to potential misuse and unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

SmartLife ZTE_SL_V2.8.2_ABROAD and prior versions

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

zte-smartlife-app-pwned
Created by minanagehsalalma

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mina Nageh Salama Zekry
.