CVE-2026-50208
A flaw in Acer Connect M6E 5G firmware disables TLS certificate validation and uses hard‑coded DES keys, letting an attacker decrypt traffic. The vulnerability can be exploited by a man‑in‑the‑middle attacker to read or alter data sent by the device. It is rated critical because it compromises confidentiality without user interaction.
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 the device itself.
Real-world impact
An attacker could intercept and read or modify data transmitted by the device, potentially exposing sensitive information or compromising device control.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.2 reflects the high confidentiality impact, the requirement for network access, and the lack of user interaction or authentication needed.
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