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Critical· 9.8

CVE-2026-36182

GNCC GP5 version 7.1.76 stores the root password using a weak hashing algorithm, which could let an attacker guess the password through brute‑force attempts. This flaw allows an attacker to gain full root access to the device.

publishedJun 4, 2026
last modifiedJul 22, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.8
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
9th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Sep 5, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

01

Who is affected

GNCC GP5 firmware 7.1.76, used by network device administrators.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker who succeeds in brute‑forcing the root password can take complete control of the device, modify configurations, install malware, or disrupt services.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects that the vulnerability can be exploited over the network with no authentication, no user interaction, and it compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.

04

What to do about it

no official fix yet
interim mitigations
  • Change the root password to a strong, unique value.
  • Limit login attempts or enable account lockout if supported.

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources.

05

Timeline

  1. Jun 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Jul 22, 2026 · 13d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
06

How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
07

References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →