MEDIUM CVSS 5.3
Published: 2026-03-09

CVE-2026-3796

qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway Security Advisory (CVE-2026-3796)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-3796 impacting qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product qianxin / qax_internet_control_gateway
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-266

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-3796 impacting qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-3796.yaml
id: cve-2026-3796

info:
  name: qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-3796 affecting qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway.
    Evaluation: A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-3796
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.3
    cve-id: CVE-2026-3796
    cwe-id: CWE-266
  tags: cve,cve-2026-3796,qianxin,qax_internet_control_gate,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "qax_internet_control_gateway"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-3796.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-3796
# Target: qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway | CVSS: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-3796 (qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-3796.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-3796
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install qax_internet_control_gate 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade qax_internet_control_gate 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update qax_internet_control_gate

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i qax_internet_control_gate 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i qax_internet_control_gate

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-3796 in qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update qianxin qax_internet_control_gateway packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-3796?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-3796?

CVE-2026-3796 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-3796
Weakness CWE-266
Vendor qianxin
Product qax_internet_control_gateway
Published 2026-03-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L