CVE-2026-69657: XING CPTrans-ME-X use of default password

CVE-2026-69657 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-09-04

XING CPTrans-ME-X is a communication adapter used in karaoke systems to enable remote services and software updates. Devices in their initial configuration have a default password, allowing anyone who knows this credential to log in to the Web UI and gain full administrative control, potentially leading to data theft, system manipulation, or service disruption.

Technologies: XING CPTrans-ME-X. Vendors: XING.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-69657 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-69657 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-69657?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 4 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
XING CPTrans-ME-X prior to Ver 1.8.1.17.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-69657?
A patch was published on 2026-04: FOTA firmware update available; administrative port disabled by default and command set restricted Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-69657 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-69657?
Check whether you run XING CPTrans-ME-X 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

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69657) is a use of default password weakness (CWE-1393) in the XING CPTrans-ME-X communication adapter. Affected devices in their initial configuration ship with a hardcoded default password for the Web UI administrative interface. An unauthenticated network attacker with knowledge of this default credential can log in remotely and gain full administrative access without any authentication bypass or interaction required. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to modify system configuration, inject commands, or disrupt karaoke service operations. The vendor released firmware updates (available via FOTA as of April 2026) that disable the administrative port by default and limit available commands to maintenance-only functions in updated versions prior to Ver 1.8.1.17.

Affected products

  • XING CPTrans-ME-X prior to Ver 1.8.1.17

Timeline

  • 2026-09-04: disclosed
  • 2026-04: patched: FOTA firmware update available; administrative port disabled by default and command set restricted

References

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