An arbitrary file read vulnerability in /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi of MBS-Solutions X-Serie Gateway firmware V6_00_05 allows a remote authenticated… (CVE-2026-75164)
Description
An arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in the /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi endpoint of MBS-Solutions X-Serie Gateway firmware version V6_00_05. A remote authenticated user with low-privileged Standard role access can exploit this flaw by manipulating the file query string parameter to retrieve arbitrary files from the device filesystem. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. There is no information about available patches or vendor advisories addressing this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in MBS-Solutions X-Serie Gateway firmware V6_00_05 allows remote authenticated users with Standard role privileges to perform arbitrary file reads via the file parameter in the /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi CGI script. This improper access control weakness (CWE-552) enables disclosure of sensitive files from the device filesystem without requiring elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low-privileged authenticated access to read arbitrary files on the device, potentially exposing sensitive information. This confidentiality breach could lead to further attacks or information leakage. There is no indication of impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected endpoint to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving the /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi interface. Avoid granting unnecessary Standard role access to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-q98h-8j3q-h49w
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-75164"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9c263aacd9273b49fc9977
Added to database: 09/05/2026, 14:24:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:38:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 22
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