CVE-2026-49196: The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arb

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-49196?

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-2026-49196 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49196 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-2026-49196 affect?

CVE-2026-49196 affects predator connect w6x firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-49196 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting predator connect w6x firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
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-2026-49196?

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

Is CVE-2026-49196 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49196 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-2026-49196 affect?

CVE-2026-49196 affects predator connect w6x firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Wi-Fi device blocking feature fails to sanitize MAC address input, allowing injection and execution of arbitrary shell commands.

How urgent is CVE-2026-49196?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

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References

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