CVE-2026-12984
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Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Zyxel WAH7601

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey

Description
Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in Zyxel Networks WAH7601 allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects WAH7601: through 20072026.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
Generated
2026-08-10
AI Q&A
2026-08-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-12984
EUVD
EUVD-2026-55622

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Vendor Product Version / Range
zyxel wah7601 to 20072026 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-522 The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient protection of credentials in Zyxel Networks WAH7601 devices. It allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data from the device.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive information stored on the device, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to network resources.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA due to unauthorized access to sensitive data, resulting in potential legal and regulatory penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Zyxel WAH7601 firmware to the latest version to address the insufficiently protected credentials issue. Disable remote access if not required and change default credentials to strong, unique passwords.

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