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