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CVE-2026-49003

9.6 · CRITICAL

Attackers can exploit command injection vulnerabilities to delete core system runtime files, causing the monitoring module to crash and become paralyzed; simultaneously, they can obtain root privil…

Published Aug 31, 2026CWE-287EPSS 2.40%

Overview

CVE-2026-49003 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 31, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Attackers can exploit command injection vulnerabilities to delete core system runtime files, causing the monitoring module to crash and become paralyzed; simultaneously, they can obtain root privileges to steal configuration passwords such as SNMP, thereby tampering with critical system parameters and triggering abnormal operation of the entire power system.

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-2026-49003?

CVE-2026-49003 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 31, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-49003?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-49003?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-49003?

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