CRITICAL
CVE-2026-42062
CWE-78Published: May 13, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.33%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:56.3th
Official Description
ELECOM wireless LAN access point devices contain an OS command injection in processing of username parameter. If processing a crafted request, an arbitrary OS command may be executed. No authentication is required.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42062 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-42062
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.33%
PublishedMay 13, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-42062 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.