CVE-2026-14167
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Incorrect Authorization Leading to Privileged Configuration Changes in Product

Publication date: 2026-07-28

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: CERT VDE

Description
A low privileged remote attacker can perform privileged configuration changes reserved for the administrator level including permission management due to incorrect authorization.

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Published
2026-07-28
Last Modified
2026-07-28
Generated
2026-07-28
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-14167
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49728

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ads-tec irf to 2.3.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows a low-privileged remote attacker to perform privileged configuration changes, such as permission management, which are normally restricted to administrators. This occurs due to incorrect authorization checks in the system.

Detection Guidance

Check the firmware version of ADS-TEC IRF products. If the version is prior to 2.3.0, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'show version' or 'get system info' depending on the device interface to verify firmware.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized administrative access, potentially leading to system compromise, data breaches, or unauthorized changes to system configurations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modifications, which may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA by exposing sensitive data or altering system controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the firmware of ADS-TEC IRF products to version 2.3.0 or later immediately. Ensure no unauthorized changes have been made by reviewing permission settings and system configurations after the update.

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