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CVE-2026-40854

WNC T-Mobile 5G Box IDU router contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the portal.cgi component.

Published Sep 16, 2026CWE-290EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2026-40854 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

Technical description

WNC T-Mobile 5G Box IDU router contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the portal.cgi component. The session verification mechanism improperly validates the sessionid cookie by checking for the existence of a corresponding file in /tmp/login_user. An attacker can bypass authentication by using directory entries such as "." or ".." in the cookie, allowing unauthorized access to the administration panel.This issue has been fixed in firmware version 1.1.0.651412

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40854?

CVE-2026-40854 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-40854?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-40854?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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