CVE-2026-40436
Published: April 13, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026
Official Description
The ZTE ZXEDM iEMS product has a password reset vulnerability for any user.Because the management of the cloud EMS portal does not properly control access to the user list acquisition function, attackers can read all user list information through the user list interface. Attackers can reset the passwords of obtained user information, causing risks such as unauthorized operations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40436 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 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40436 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts