CVE-2026-4488: UTT HiPER 1250GW · Buffer Overflow
Affects UTT HiPER 1250GWSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 11:03 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| UTTHiPER 1250GW | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubhmkunlun/UTTHiPERpkg:github/hmkunlun/UTTHiPEROther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately isolate affected UTT HiPER 1250GW devices from untrusted networks to reduce exposure.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the /goform/setSysAdm endpoint, especially those with suspiciously long GroupName parameters.
- Implement network-level filtering or firewall rules to block or rate-limit access to the vulnerable endpoint from external sources.
- Engage with UTT support or vendor channels to obtain official patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available.
- If patches are not yet available, consider deploying virtual patching via intrusion prevention systems (IPS) to detect and block exploit attempts.
- Conduct thorough audits of affected devices for signs of compromise and maintain enhanced logging and alerting.
- Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include steps for rapid containment and remediation.
- Where feasible, replace vulnerable devices with alternative hardware that is not affected or has timely security updates.
Description
CVE-2026-4488 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the UTT HiPER 1250GW device firmware up to version 3.2.7-210907-180535. The flaw exists in the strcpy function within the /goform/setSysAdm endpoint, where improper handling of the GroupName argument allows an attacker to overflow a buffer. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially leading to full compromise of the device. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, a public exploit is available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity (CVSS 8.7). Organizations using this device should prioritize patching or mitigating this issue to prevent unauthorized access or device takeover.