# CVE-2026-49002: ZTE improper access control in system configuration

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-49002-zte-improper-access-control-in-system-configuration  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-27. Updated: 2026-05-27  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-49002 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.1 · Published 2026-05-27

A security flaw in certain ZTE products allows unauthorized users to bypass security checks. This means an attacker could access sensitive system data or change critical configuration settings without needing a password. Such an exploit could lead to the exposure of private information or the disruption of system operations.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-49002 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-49002 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-49002?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.1, published 27 May 2026.

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

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-49002?** 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-2026-49002 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-49002?** Check whether you run ZTE Products. 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

The vulnerability is classified as Improper Access Control (CWE-284) within ZTE software. It stems from a failure to effectively validate user permissions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to interact with sensitive system components over the network. An attacker can exploit this to view or modify system configuration data, potentially leading to full system compromise or data exfiltration. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality and integrity with no user interaction or privileges required.

## Affected products

- ZTE ZTE Products

## Timeline

- 2026-05-27: disclosed: Initial disclosure by ZTE Corporation
- 2026-05-27: advisory: NVD publication date

## References

- [https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/6783201397271515377](https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/6783201397271515377)