CVE-2026-49195: Unauthenticated Debug Service

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-49195?

predator connect w6x firmware: upgrade to newer than w6x_gbl_2.00.000005. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-49195 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49195 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-49195 affect?

CVE-2026-49195 affects predator connect w6x firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Unauthenticated Debug Service. The /sbin/mtk_dut binary is exposed on TCP port 9000 without authentication, allowing any LAN-based attacker to execute arbitrary UCC commands.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-49195 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting predator connect w6x firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unauthenticated Debug Service. The /sbin/mtk_dut binary is exposed on TCP port 9000 without authentication, allowing any LAN-based attacker to execute arbitrary UCC commands.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-05-29
Last modified	2026-07-21

Publisher (CNA): Acer · Vendor: acer

Last updated 2026-07-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-29 09:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-21 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acer predator connect w6x firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= w6x_gbl_2.00.000005

Fixed in: newer than w6x_gbl_2.00.000005

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-49195?

predator connect w6x firmware: upgrade to newer than w6x_gbl_2.00.000005. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49195 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49195 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-49195 affect?

CVE-2026-49195 affects predator connect w6x firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Unauthenticated Debug Service. The /sbin/mtk_dut binary is exposed on TCP port 9000 without authentication, allowing any LAN-based attacker to execute arbitrary UCC commands.

How urgent is CVE-2026-49195?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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