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CVE-2026-7257: CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information in Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-7257cvecve-2026-7257cwe-922
Published: 05/12/2026 (05/12/2026, 03:31:02 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Zyxel
Product: WRE6505 v2 firmware

Description

CVE-2026-7257 is a medium severity vulnerability in Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware version V1.00(ABDV.3)C0. It involves insecure storage of sensitive information in the device's configuration file. A local attacker with administrator privileges could download and decrypt a backup configuration file, potentially exposing sensitive data. There is no official patch or remediation level provided by the vendor at this time. The vulnerability does not affect cloud services and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.4medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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AILast updated: 05/19/2026, 11:07:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-7257) affects Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware version V1.00(ABDV.3)C0 and is categorized under CWE-922 (Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information). It allows a local attacker with administrator privileges to download and decrypt a backup configuration file due to insecure storage practices. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting a medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the backup configuration file if an attacker has local administrator access. This exposure could compromise confidentiality but does not affect system integrity or availability. Since exploitation requires administrator privileges, the risk is limited to trusted users or attackers who have already gained elevated access.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local administrator access to trusted personnel only and avoid creating or distributing backup configuration files unnecessarily. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Zyxel
Date Reserved
2026-04-28T02:06:56.617Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a02aae4cbff5d86109f4b53

Added to database: 05/12/2026, 04:21:56 UTC

Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 11:07:04 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC

Views: 118

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