CVE-2026-49188

CRITICAL
Published Jun 4, 2026 Modified Jun 4, 2026 CWE-489

Description

The ai_cmd utility executes with full root permissions. It pipes socket inputs directly to popen(), paving the way for unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary root commands.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0032
Probability of exploitation
0.24%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-489 CWE-489

Affected Products

Vendor Product
acer connect_m6e_5g_firmware
acer connect_m6e_5g

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-49188? +
The ai_cmd utility executes with full root permissions. It pipes socket inputs directly to popen(), paving the way for unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary root commands. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2026-49188? +
CVE-2026-49188 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0032, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-49188? +
CVE-2026-49188 affects products from acer, specifically: connect_m6e_5g, connect_m6e_5g_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-49188? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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