CVE-2026-6017 (GCVE-0-2026-6017)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-24 11:11 – Updated: 2026-08-24 17:54
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Missing Authentication for Critical Function in KAON PG5298
Summary
Firmware in KAON PG5298A and PG5298B routers allow an unauthenticated user to query a specific endpoint and acquire sensitive information such as a password to the administrative portal.
This vulnerability has been fixed in firmware version: 3.0.82 for PG5298A and 4.0.82 for PG5298B.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-24 17:53 UTC
CWE
- CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/08/CVE-2025-63080/ | third-party-advisory |
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