CVE-2026-86555General

LOWCVSS 6.2 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

The ZTE SmartLife application has a hardcoded key. The key used to decrypt account server information is stored in plaintext in the code. Once the key is obtained, the server information can be decrypted, thus exposing it.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-798

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

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

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 3 signals
  • General: 2 classified signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 2d ago at 2 mentions (2026-09-21); latest day: 1
  • 4 total mentions across 3 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline4 mentions / 3d
01122Mentions · 2026-09-21: 2Mentions · 2026-09-22: 1Mentions · 2026-10-31: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-10-31: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-21: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-22: 1Technical Details · 2026-10-31: 109-2109-2210-31
Signal classification3 categories
General
250.0%
Disclosure
125.0%
Patch
125.0%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-09-212
Disclosure1General1
2026-09-221
General1
2026-10-311
Patch1
Full discourse4 posts
  • ExploitGrid@exploitgrid
    General

    Top CVEs w/ public exploits (Sep 21): CVE-2026-88854 Joomla Extension - https://OrdaSoft.com - Unauthenticat... CVE-2026-94036 D-Link DIR-X1860/DIR-X1860Z routerd ubus access... CVE-2026-86555 Hardcoded Key Vulnerability in ZTE SmartLife APP Protect via https://exploitgrid.net

    Post summary

    The tweet lists multiple CVEs with brief, truncated technical descriptors and a link to a vulnerability platform, but does not name specific exploits, PoC code, active exploitation, or patches. It lacks substantiated indicators for exploit, disclosure, or remediation categories.

    00030118
    403 followersView on X
  • Hugo | DevOps | Cybersecurity@HugoValters
    Patch

    CVE-2026-86555: ZTE SmartLife ships a hardcoded plaintext key that decrypts account server data. CVSS 6.2, patch status unknown. Treat exposed servers as compromised and update immediately. #CVE #infosec #cybersecurity https://www.valtersit.com/cve/CVE-2026-86555 #ZTE #CVEALERT #CVE #infosec #Linux #XSS #valtersit #snippet #SysAdmin #cybersecurity #devsecops #devops #developer #100daysofcode #git #github #gitlab #redteam #blueteam #ethicalhacker #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecuritynews #cybersecuritytips #python #hacker #kali #ubuntu #debian #docker

    Post summary

    The text discloses CVE-2026-86555, a hardcoded plaintext key vulnerability in ZTE SmartLife with CVSS 6.2, notes patch status is unknown, and urges immediate updates while treating exposed servers as compromised.

    0001073
    1.1K followersView on X
  • ExploitGrid@exploitgrid
    General

    💀 Exploits Trending Today ├ CVE-2025-55182 · CVE-2026-81648 · CVE-2023-21554 ├ CVE-2024-31218 · CVE-2025-39682 └ CVE-2026-86555 — ZTE SmartLife hardcoded key 🤦

    Post summary

    The post aggregates a list of CVEs under the heading 'Exploits Trending Today' and provides a brief technical description (hardcoded key) for one specific CVE (CVE-2026-86555) affecting ZTE SmartLife, without referencing PoCs, specific exploit tools, active exploitation evidence, or patches.

    10000113
    202 followersView on X
  • ExploitGrid@exploitgrid
    Disclosure

    💀 Exploits Trending Today CVE-2025-55182 · CVE-2026-81648 · CVE-2023-21554 CVE-2024-31218 · CVE-2025-39682 CVE-2026-86555 — ZTE SmartLife hardcoded key 🤦

    Post summary

    The post lists multiple CVEs under 'Exploits Trending Today' and provides a limited technical detail that ZTE SmartLife has a hardcoded key, without naming a PoC, exploit tool, active exploitation, or remediation.

    1000081
    155 followersView on X

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