CVE-2026-49196 — HIGH (7.2)

Q: What is CVE-2026-49196?

CVE-2026-49196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-49196?

CVE-2026-49196 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49196?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Acer Predator Connect W6X Firmware, Acer Predator Connect W6X.

Vulnerability Description

The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acer	Predator Connect W6X Firmware	<= w6x_gbl_2.00.000005
Acer	Predator Connect W6X	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19672Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-49196?

CVE-2026-49196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.

How severe is CVE-2026-49196?

CVE-2026-49196 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49196?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Acer Predator Connect W6X Firmware, Acer Predator Connect W6X.