CVE-2026-36182 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak hashing of the root password in GNCC GP5 allows attackers to brute-force credentials and gain root privileges.
- 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-2026-36182?
CVE-2026-36182 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GNCC GP5 v7.1.76 was discovered to utilize a weak hashing algorithm to protect the root password, possibly allowing attackers to obtain root credentials and privileges via a bruteforce attack.
Weakness: CWE-328
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-36182?
How do I fix CVE-2026-36182?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-36182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-36182 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-36182 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q39m-5r2m-g8v4.