CVE-2026-26048
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: ICS-CERT

Description
The Wi-Fi router is vulnerable to de-authentication attacks due to the absence of management frame protection, allowing forged deauthentication and disassociation frames to be broadcast without authentication or encryption. An attacker can use this to cause unauthorized disruptions and create a denial-of-service condition.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-05-27
AI Q&A
2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-25
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Currently, no data is known.
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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability affects Wi-Fi routers that lack management frame protection. Because of this absence, attackers can send forged deauthentication and disassociation frames without needing authentication or encryption.

These forged frames can disrupt the normal operation of the Wi-Fi network by forcing devices to disconnect, effectively causing unauthorized disruptions.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can cause a denial-of-service condition by disconnecting users from the Wi-Fi network.

This disruption can prevent legitimate users from accessing network resources, impacting productivity and availability.


How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:

I don't know


How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?

I don't know


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

I don't know


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