CVE-2026-49197 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2026-49197?

CVE-2026-49197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Web endpoints intended for the Acer Connect app improperly validate the HTTP Authorization header, failing to block requests when Base64 decoding fails.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-49197?

CVE-2026-49197 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49197?

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

Web endpoints intended for the Acer Connect app improperly validate the HTTP Authorization header, failing to block requests when Base64 decoding fails.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

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-287

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-49197?

CVE-2026-49197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Web endpoints intended for the Acer Connect app improperly validate the HTTP Authorization header, failing to block requests when Base64 decoding fails.

How severe is CVE-2026-49197?

CVE-2026-49197 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49197?

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