CVE-2026-40004: ZTE ZXCLOUD iRAI · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affects ZTE ZXCLOUD iRAISource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ZTEZXCLOUD iRAI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a patch is released, restricting local access to trusted users and minimizing the need for user interaction with untrusted files may reduce risk.
Description
CVE-2026-40004 is a medium severity vulnerability in the ZTE ZXCLOUD iRAI client (version ZXCLOUD-iRAI-ClientV7.2X) involving an uncontrolled search path element related to openssl.cnf. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by exploiting the improper handling of the OpenSSL configuration file. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, with a high attack complexity and limited privileges initially. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.