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CVE-2026-49186

8.6
High
EPSS 0.32%Patch availableJun 4, 2026

MQTT broker ACL bypass allows wildcard topics; device enumeration and rogue commands.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-49186 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-49186 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-49186?

CVE-2026-49186 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.6. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49186?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-49186. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-49186 affect?

CVE-2026-49186 affects Local MQTT brokers with topic ACLs disabled. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-49186?

Enable topic ACLs and restrict wildcard topics; monitor for rogue activity; plan broker update.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Local MQTT brokers with topic ACLs disabled
impact

Unauthorized wildcard subscribe/publish enables device discovery and spoofed control.

action required

Immediate action required

affected versions
Acer Connect M6E 5G Portable WiFi Router
  • affected<= M6E_AI_1.00.000019

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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