CVE-2026-40066
CWE-494Published: April 17, 2026· Updated: Apr 20, 2026
Official Description
Anviz CX2 Lite and CX7 are vulnerable to unverified update packages that can be uploaded. The
device unpacks and executes a script resulting in unauthenticated remote
code execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40066 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-40066
View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to conduct reconnaissance, capture or decrypt sensitive data, alter device configurations, gain unauthorized administrative or root‑level access, execute arbitrary code, compromise credentials or communications, and ultimately obtain full control over affected devices. The following versions of Anviz Multiple Products are affected: CX2 Lite Firmware vers:all/* (CVE-2026-32648, CVE-2026-40461, CVE-2026-35682, CVE-2026-35546, CVE-2026-40066, CVE-2026-33569) CX7 Firmware vers:all/* (CVE-2026-33093, CVE-2026-35061, CVE-2026-32648, CVE-2026-40461, CVE-2026-35546, CVE-2026-40066, CVE-2026-32324, CVE-2026-31927, CVE-2026-33569) CrossChex Standard vers:all/* (CVE-2026-40 [xlite_meta score:69 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:1f2b0b4db0f5a75463bc932eefc2a8d26a7ff198c9437ee500e80f200e5a95dc]
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40066 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts