CVE-2026-36606
HIGH EPSS 1.2%
Published Jun 3, 20264w ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.1 CVSS 3.1
Published Jun 3, 2026 4w ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
Description
Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 router with firmware AC12G(EU)_V1_200909 encrypts configuration backups with a hardcoded DES key using single DES in ECB mode. An attacker who obtains a backup file can decrypt it to recover all stored credentials including admin password, WiFi PSK, and DDNS credentials.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability None
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
1.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication
References 1
- github.com https://github.com/Tymbark7372/MERCUSYS-AC12G/blob/master/advisories/CVE-2026-36606.md
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.