MEDIUM CVSS 4.5
Published: 2026-04-21

CVE-2026-6058

zyxel wre6505_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2026-6058)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-6058 impacting zyxel wre6505_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** An improper encoding or escaping vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware version V1.00(ABDV.3)C0 could allow an adjacent attacker on the WLAN to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition in the web management interface by convincing an authenticated administrator to visit the โ€œAP Selectโ€ page while a malformed SSID is present.

๐Ÿ“Š CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

๐ŸŽฏ Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zyxel / wre6505_firmware
Affected Versions v1.00\(abdv.3\)c0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-116

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

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Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-6058 impacting zyxel wre6505_firmware.

โšก Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-6058.yaml
id: cve-2026-6058

info:
  name: zyxel wre6505_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-6058 affecting zyxel wre6505_firmware.
    Evaluation: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** An improper encoding or escaping vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware version V1.00(ABDV.3)C0...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-6058
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 4.5
    cve-id: CVE-2026-6058
    cwe-id: CWE-116
  tags: cve,cve-2026-6058,zyxel,wre6505_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wre6505_firmware"
        part: body
๐Ÿ PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-6058.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-6058
# Target: zyxel wre6505_firmware | CVSS: 4.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-6058 (zyxel wre6505_firmware)...")
    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 zyxel wre6505_firmware scope (v1.00\(abdv.3\)c0).")
        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)
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-6058.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-6058
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wre6505_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wre6505_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wre6505_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wre6505_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wre6505_firmware

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

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 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.
โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-6058 in zyxel wre6505_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zyxel wre6505_firmware 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-2026-6058?

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-2026-6058?

CVE-2026-6058 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-6058
Weakness CWE-116
Vendor zyxel
Product wre6505_firmware
Published 2026-04-21
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H