CVE-2026-40849: MB connect line mbCONNECT24 SQL injection in user_alarmprofile view

CVE-2026-40849 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-05-27

MB connect line's remote access platforms, used for industrial communication and IoT connectivity, contain a security flaw in how they handle database queries. A remote attacker with low-level user permissions can exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the system's database. This could lead to a total loss of data confidentiality, potentially exposing configuration details or operational data.

Technologies: MB connect line mbCONNECT24, MB connect line mymbCONNECT24. Vendors: MB connect line.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-40849 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-40849 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-40849?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 27 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
MB connect line mbCONNECT24 <= 2.20.0; MB connect line mymbCONNECT24 <= 2.20.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-40849?
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-2026-40849 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-40849?
Check whether you run MB connect line mbCONNECT24 or MB connect line mymbCONNECT24 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 SQL injection vulnerability exists in the user_alarmprofile view of MB connect line mbCONNECT24 and mymbCONNECT24 firmware versions up to and including 2.20.0. The flaw is caused by improper neutralization of special elements within a SQL SELECT command. A remote attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability over the network without user interaction. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries, leading to a total loss of confidentiality for the data stored within the affected database.

Affected products

  • MB connect line mbCONNECT24 <= 2.20.0
  • MB connect line mymbCONNECT24 <= 2.20.0

Timeline

  • 2026-05-27: advisory: Advisory VDE-2026-044 published by CERT@VDE
  • 2026-05-27: disclosed: CVE-2026-40849 published to NVD

References

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