CVE-2026-34473
CWE-400Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026
Official Description
Unauthenticated DoS in ZTE H8102E, H168N, H167A, H199A, H288A, H198A, H267A, H267N, H268A, H388X, H196A, H369A, H268N, H208N, H367N, H181A, and H196Q. A denial-of-service condition can be triggered against the router's web interface by sending an oversized application/x-www-form-urlencoded POST body. After triggering, the management interface may become unresponsive until the device is rebooted. This may affect any firmware version prior to 2022 (reporter observation). The supplier stated that devices are not vulnerable since 2021-03-23; operator firmware may vary.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34473 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-34473. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-34473 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts