CVE-2026-49198 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Q: What is CVE-2026-49198?

CVE-2026-49198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in the MQTT broker allows wildcard topic subscriptions, exposing all MQTT traffic to unauthorized actors.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-49198?

CVE-2026-49198 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49198?

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

Improper access control in the MQTT broker allows wildcard topic subscriptions, exposing all MQTT traffic to unauthorized actors.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-49198?

CVE-2026-49198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in the MQTT broker allows wildcard topic subscriptions, exposing all MQTT traffic to unauthorized actors.

How severe is CVE-2026-49198?

CVE-2026-49198 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49198?

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