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CVE-2026-40436: CWE‑269 Improper Privilege Management in ZTE ZXEDM iEMS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-40436cvecve-2026-40436
Published: Mon Apr 13 2026 (04/13/2026, 06:31:49 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ZTE
Product: ZXEDM iEMS

Description

CVE-2026-40436 is a high-severity vulnerability in the ZTE ZXEDM iEMS product, specifically version ElasticNet_UME_R32_V16. 25. 42. 04. The vulnerability arises from improper privilege management in the cloud EMS portal, allowing attackers to access the user list interface without proper access control. This enables attackers to read all user information and reset passwords for those users, potentially leading to unauthorized operations. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7. 1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

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AILast updated: 04/13/2026, 11:17:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

The ZTE ZXEDM iEMS product contains a vulnerability related to improper privilege management (CWE-269) in its cloud EMS portal. Due to insufficient access control on the user list acquisition function, an attacker with limited privileges and user interaction can retrieve the entire user list. Subsequently, the attacker can reset passwords for these users, potentially gaining unauthorized access and control over the system. This vulnerability affects version ElasticNet_UME_R32_V16.25.42.04 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read all user information from the user list interface and reset passwords for those users. This can lead to unauthorized operations within the ZTE ZXEDM iEMS system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and unchanged scope.

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 cloud EMS portal and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Avoid exposing the user list interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor updates closely for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
zte
Date Reserved
2026-04-13T03:09:12.226Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69dcd01e82d89c981fbb28d1

Added to database: 4/13/2026, 11:14:38 AM

Last enriched: 4/13/2026, 11:17:02 AM

Last updated: 4/13/2026, 12:44:09 PM

Views: 3

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