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CVE-2026-49197Patch(acer / predator_connect_w6x)

LOWCVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch acer predator_connect_w6x systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Web endpoints intended for the Acer Connect app improperly validate the HTTP Authorization header, failing to block requests when Base64 decoding fails.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-287

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • predator_connect_w6x
  • predator_connect_w6x_firmware

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 3 mentions across 3 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 3 signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 2d ago at 1 mentions (2026-05-29); latest day: 1
  • 3 total mentions across 3 days

Affected systems

Vendors
acer
Products
predator_connect_w6xpredator_connect_w6x_firmware

1 version affected across 2 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline3 mentions / 3d
00111Mentions · 2026-05-29: 1Mentions · 2026-05-30: 1Mentions · 2026-05-31: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-05-30: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-05-31: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-29: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-30: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-31: 105-2905-3005-31
Signal classification2 categories
Patch
266.7%
Disclosure
133.3%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-05-291
Disclosure1
2026-05-301
Patch1
2026-05-311
Patch1
Full discourse3 posts
  • SecAlerts@SecAlertsCo
    Patch

    CVSS 10.0 critical: CVE-2026-49197 hits the Acer Predator Connect W6x. Broken auth on web endpoints lets anyone bypass the HTTP Authorization header check entirely. Update to firmware W6x_GBL_2.00.000008 now. #NetworkSecurity https://secalerts.co/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49197 https://t.co/yYJxrTuh4U

    Post summary

    The tweet announces a critical vulnerability in Acer Predator Connect W6x, provides specific technical details, and urges users to apply a firmware update to remediate the flaw.

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  • ADK Cyber@ADKCyber
    Patch

    CVE-2026-49197 (CVSS 10.0) impacts web endpoints in the Acer Connect app due to improper Authorization header validation. If your environment uses Acer Connect, review vendor guidance and apply updates. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49197 via NVD Recent High CVSS #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Vulnerability #AI #MachineLearning

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-49197, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Acer Connect, requires review of vendor guidance and application of updates to address improper Authorization header validation.

    0001049
    82 followersView on X
  • Vulmon Vulnerability Feed@VulmonFeeds
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-49197 Improper HTTP Authorization Header Validation in Acer Connect Web Endpoints https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-49197

    Post summary

    The text announces CVE-2026-49197, describing it as an improper HTTP Authorization header validation issue in Acer Connect Web Endpoints, and links to a vulnerability detail page.

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    4.0K followersView on X
CPE platform detail2 entries

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