CVE-2026-7257 Information disclosure in WRE6505 v2 firmware
A local administrator can download and decrypt backup configuration files to expose sensitive information in Zyxel WRE6505 v2 devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-7257?
CVE-2026-7257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware, published on 12 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** An insecure storage of sensitive information vulnerability in the configuration file of Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware version V1.00(ABDV.3)C0 could allow a local attacker with administrator privileges to download and decrypt a backup configuration file.
Weakness: CWE-922
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zyxel Wre6505 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7257 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-7257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-7257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppfx-mp77-6vfg.