# CVE-2026-35079: MBS Universal Gateway arbitrary file deletion in ugw-restore

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-35079-mbs-universal-gateway-arbitrary-file-deletion-in-ugw-restore  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-03. Updated: 2026-06-03  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-35079 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-06-03

MBS Universal Gateways, which are used to connect different communication protocols in building automation systems, contain a vulnerability in their web management interface. An authenticated user can exploit this flaw to delete critical system files. This could lead to a complete loss of device configuration or cause the gateway to stop functioning, disrupting building operations.

Technologies: [MBS GmbH Universal Gateway Firmware](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/universal-gateway-firmware). Vendors: [MBS GmbH](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/mbs-gmbh).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-35079 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-35079 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-35079?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 3 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** MBS GmbH Universal Gateway (UGW) Firmware < V6_0_0_7.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-35079?** A patch was published on 2026-06-03: Fixed in firmware V6_0_0_7 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-35079 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in device firmware.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-35079?** Check whether you run MBS GmbH Universal Gateway Firmware. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A vulnerability classified as External Control of File Name or Path (CWE-73) exists in the ugw-restore CGI method of MBS Universal Gateway (UGW) firmware. The issue stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the web GUI's settings management. A remote attacker with valid user-level credentials can provide malicious path information to delete arbitrary files on the local filesystem. This can result in a denial of service or the destruction of sensitive configuration data. The vulnerability is addressed in firmware version V6_0_0_7.

## Affected products

- MBS GmbH Universal Gateway (UGW) Firmware < V6_0_0_7

## Timeline

- 2026-06-03: disclosed
- 2026-06-03: advisory
- 2026-06-03: patched: Fixed in firmware V6_0_0_7

## References

- [https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-039/](https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-039/)

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