# CVE-2026-44408: ZTE MU5250 unauthorized access in web interface

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44408-zte-mu5250-unauthorized-access-in-web-interface  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-19. Updated: 2026-05-19  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-44408 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.3 · Published 2026-05-19

The ZTE MU5250, a portable 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, contains a security flaw in its web management interface. An attacker with access to the local network can bypass certain permission checks to modify the device's configuration. This could lead to service disruptions or unauthorized changes to network settings, potentially impacting the connectivity and security of users relying on the hotspot.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-44408 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44408 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-44408?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.3, published 19 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** ZTE MU5250.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-44408?** 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-2026-44408 attacked?** It is attacked from the adjacent network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-44408?** Check whether you run Zte MU5250. 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

An unauthorized access vulnerability exists in the ZTE MU5250 portable hotspot due to improper permission control within the web management interface. The flaw is categorized under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information) and improper access control, allowing an attacker with low privileges and adjacent network access to modify device configurations. According to the CVSS vector, the primary impact is on availability (High) and integrity (Low), suggesting that configuration changes could be used to disable the device or alter its operational state. No user interaction is required for exploitation.

## Affected products

- ZTE MU5250

## Timeline

- 2026-05-19: disclosed
- 2026-05-19: advisory

## References

- [https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/2657904255874650158](https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/2657904255874650158)

## Related threats

- [ZTE MU5250 information disclosure due to improper access control](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44409-zte-mu5250-information-disclosure-due-to-improper-access-control)