An issue in X-Serie Gateway Firmware V6_00_05 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the endpoints /cgi-bin/wwwugw.cgi and… (CVE-2026-75160)
Description
A critical vulnerability exists in X-Serie Gateway Firmware V6_00_05 that allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the endpoints /cgi-bin/wwwugw.cgi and /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi. This flaw enables unauthorized users to gain higher access rights without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75160 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in X-Serie Gateway Firmware version V6_00_05. Remote attackers can exploit the endpoints /cgi-bin/wwwugw.cgi and /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi to escalate privileges without prior authentication. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no information about available patches or fixes at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and control over the system. The confidentiality and integrity of the system are highly impacted, while availability is not affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the affected endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity related to these CGI scripts.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-qqg2-xvr7-83hv
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-75160"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9c263aacd9273b49fc9979
Added to database: 09/05/2026, 14:24:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 10:37:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 37
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