CVE-2026-49005 (GCVE-0-2026-49005)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-07 03:36 – Updated: 2026-08-07 15:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Root password hash exposure vulnerability in ZTE F689 product
Summary
The root password hash of the device can be obtained through unencrypted information in the firmware.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-07 15:31 UTC
CWE
- CWE-916 - Use of password hash with insufficient computational effort
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
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