CVE-2026-101053 Thinkware U3000 TCP Service wpa_supplicant.conf PUT_FILE access control
Remote attackers can modify the wpa_supplicant.conf file via the TCP service PUT_FILE function due to improper access controls, potentially compromising network security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-101053?
CVE-2026-101053 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Thinkware U3000, published on 28 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was determined in Thinkware U3000 up to 1.02.04. This impacts the function PUT_FILE of the file /tmp/wpa_supplicant.conf of the component TCP Service. Executing a manipulation of the argument path can lead to improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-101053?
How do I fix CVE-2026-101053?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-101053 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-101053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-101053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88f2-4rrr-jgmw.