# CVE-2026-40002: ZTE Red Magic 11 Pro improper privilege management in service interface

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-40002-zte-red-magic-11-pro-improper-privilege-management-in-service  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-04-17. Updated: 2026-07-08  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-40002 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5 · Published 2026-04-17

The Red Magic 11 Pro smartphone contains a security flaw that allows standard, low-privilege apps to perform restricted system actions. An attacker could use a malicious app installed on the device to modify system settings or write unauthorized files to protected storage areas. This could lead to a total compromise of the device's integrity and the exposure of sensitive user data.

Vendors: [Zte](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/zte).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-40002 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-40002 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-40002?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5, published 17 April 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Zte Red Magic 11 Pro Firmware versions before GEN_NEEA_NX809JV1.0.0B16MR1.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-40002?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-40002 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-40002?** Check whether you run Zte Nubia-In Nx809j, Zte Nubia-In Nx809j Firmware or Zte Red Magic 11 Pro Firmware at an affected version. 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 privilege management vulnerability (CWE-269) exists in the Red Magic 11 Pro (NX809J) due to a lack of validation for applications accessing a specific service interface. A local attacker with low privileges can exploit this by interacting with the unprotected interface to perform sensitive operations. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to write files to restricted partitions and set writable system properties, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is addressed in firmware version GEN_NEEA_NX809JV1.0.0B16MR1.

## Affected products

- ZTE Red Magic 11 Pro (NX809J) Firmware versions before GEN_NEEA_NX809JV1.0.0B16MR1

## Timeline

- 2026-04-17: disclosed
- 2026-04-17: advisory

## References

- [https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/8224335890517684583](https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/8224335890517684583)