CVE-2026-26048
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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
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2026-06-16
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2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-26048
EUVD
EUVD-2026-8307
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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