Is CVE-2026-36829 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-36829 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-36829 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-36829 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-36829?

CVE-2026-36829 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-36829

CWE-22Published: May 19, 2026· Updated: May 19, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.43%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:63.0th

Official Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the embedded HTTP server of Panabit PAP-XM320 up to and including v7.7. The server validates session cookies using a filesystem existence check based on a user-controlled cookie value without proper sanitization, allowing directory traversal and bypass of authentication.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Panabit PAP-XM320 up to v7.7 allows attackers to bypass authentication. The CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the severe impact, as it grants unauthorized access to the system.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, making it a high-risk target.

Recommended Action

Apply available patches or firmware updates for Panabit PAP-XM320. Ensure proper input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled cookie values.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-36829 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.