CVE-2026-49194
A critical flaw in Acer Connect M6E 5G firmware lets attackers bypass the device’s login prompt and gain direct shell access via a debugging routine.
No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.
Who is affected
Acer Connect M6E 5G firmware and device (CPE: acer connect_m6e_5g_firmware, acer connect_m6e_5g).
Real-world impact
An attacker could take full control of the device, read or modify data, and use it as a foothold for further attacks.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.4 reflects the high impact: remote attackers can bypass authentication with low effort, gain complete control, and cause total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with no user interaction required.
What to do about it
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
Timeline
- Jun 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026PublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 22, 2026 · 13d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
How it’s attacked
References & advisories
- community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19707mitigationvendor advisory