Is CVE-2026-7256 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-7256 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-7256 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2026-7256 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-7256?

CVE-2026-7256 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-7256

CWE-78Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 16, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.83%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:74.7th

Official Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware version V1.00(ABDV.3)C0 could allow an adjacent attacker on the LAN to execute operating system (OS) commands on a vulnerable device by sending a crafted HTTP request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-7256 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 8.8.