CVE-2026-49201: The upload.cgi binary, responsible for processing device backups, contains a hardcoded AES encryption key

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-49201?

wave 7 firmware: upgrade to newer than t7c_gbl_1.01.000055. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-49201 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49201 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-2026-49201 affect?

CVE-2026-49201 affects wave 7 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The upload.cgi binary, responsible for processing device backups, contains a hardcoded AES encryption key. This allows an attacker to decrypt, modify, and re-encrypt system backups, facilitating persistent backdoor injection.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-49201?

Priority 44/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-49201 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting wave 7 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The upload.cgi binary, responsible for processing device backups, contains a hardcoded AES encryption key. This allows an attacker to decrypt, modify, and re-encrypt system backups, facilitating persistent backdoor injection.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
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 11:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-21 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acer wave 7 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= t7c_gbl_1.01.000055

Fixed in: newer than t7c_gbl_1.01.000055

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.

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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-2026-49201?

wave 7 firmware: upgrade to newer than t7c_gbl_1.01.000055. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49201 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49201 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-2026-49201 affect?

CVE-2026-49201 affects wave 7 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The upload.cgi binary, responsible for processing device backups, contains a hardcoded AES encryption key. This allows an attacker to decrypt, modify, and re-encrypt system backups, facilitating persistent backdoor injection.

How urgent is CVE-2026-49201?

Priority 44/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-49200 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The acer_cgi.log file in the device firmware is accessible without authentication via the web interface

References

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