CVE-2026-75160
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Privilege Escalation in X-Serie Gateway Firmware

Publication date: 2026-09-04

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: MITRE

Description
An issue in X-Serie Gateway Firmware V6_00_05 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the endpoints /cgi-bin/wwwugw.cgi and /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi.

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Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04
Generated
2026-09-04
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2026-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-75160
EUVD
EUVD-2026-71455

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mbs_gmbh x_serie_gateway_firmware 6.00.05

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the X-Serie Gateway Firmware V6_00_05. A remote attacker can exploit endpoints /cgi-bin/wwwugw.cgi and /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi to escalate their privileges on the device.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized access attempts to the endpoints /cgi-bin/wwwugw.cgi and /cgi-bin/ugwdownload.cgi. Monitor logs for unusual privilege escalation activities. Verify firmware version is not V6_00_05.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain higher-level access to the gateway, potentially allowing them to control or manipulate the device, disrupt operations, or access sensitive data transmitted through the gateway.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the X-Serie Gateway Firmware to a version that is not V6_00_05. Restrict access to the vulnerable endpoints via network segmentation or firewall rules. Monitor for any signs of exploitation.

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