CVE-2026-40002 Missing authorization in Red Magic 11 Pro (NX809J)
Non-privileged apps can trigger sensitive operations and modify system properties due to missing service interface validation on ZTE Red Magic devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-40002?
CVE-2026-40002 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ZTE Red Magic 11 Pro (NX809J), published on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Red Magic 11 Pro (NX809J) contains a vulnerability that allows non-privileged applications to trigger sensitive operations. The vulnerability stems from the lack of validation for applications accessing the service interface. Exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can write files to specific partitions and set writable system properties.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40002?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zte Nubia-in Nx809j Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40002?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40002 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-2026-40002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-40002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwp9-f988-69xr.