CVE-2026-82988 CVE-2026-82988

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can install malicious APKs on ViewSonic ViewBoard devices via an unsecured download endpoint, leading to code execution.

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-2026-82988?

CVE-2026-82988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Viewsonic vCast, published on 5 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There exists an arbitrary file download in vCast APK delivery mechanism in ViewSonic ViewBoard unknown allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to trigger unprivileged APK installation via serving a malicious APK URL through an unauthenticated download endpoint

Weakness: CWE-502, CWE-434, CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82988?

How do I fix CVE-2026-82988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-82988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-82988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g3x9-2gpf-9qg7.

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