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Due to insufficient authorization enforcement, an unauthorized remote attacker can exploit the wwwupdate.cgi endpoint to upload and apply arbitrary updates.

Published:

8 maart 2026 om 23:00:00

Alert date:

9 maart 2026 om 19:01:52

Source:

nvd.nist.gov

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Web Technologies

A critical vulnerability allows unauthorized remote attackers to exploit the wwwupdate.cgi endpoint due to insufficient authorization enforcement. Attackers can upload and apply arbitrary updates without proper authentication. The vulnerability enables complete system compromise through malicious update uploads. This represents a significant security risk for affected systems with the vulnerable endpoint exposed. The issue affects the update mechanism of web-based applications or devices.

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wwwupdate.cgi

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