CVE-2026-50601: Acer Planet9 desktop application · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Affects Acer Planet9 desktop applicationSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.6 Medium.
Data as of 14 Nov 2026, 20:44 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:UExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Aug 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 14 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcerPlanet9 desktop application | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Acer has released an update to resolve this vulnerability. Users of the Planet9 desktop application version 2.6.131 should apply the update provided by Acer to mitigate this security risk. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, users should consult Acer's official advisory for current remediation guidance.
Description
CVE-2026-50601 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Acer Planet9 desktop application version 2.6.131. It involves the use of a hardcoded read-only API key that allows unauthorized access to internal repositories. Exploiting this flaw could enable an attacker to extract embedded administrative keys and secrets, potentially gaining administrative access to repository infrastructure and modifying software source code. Acer has released an update to address this issue, though explicit patch details are not provided.