CVE-2026-36606

HIGH

Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 - Hardcoded DES Key Credential Exposure via Configuration Backup

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 router with firmware AC12G(EU)_V1_200909 encrypts configuration backups with a hardcoded DES key using single DES in ECB mode. An attacker who obtains a backup file can decrypt it to recover all stored credentials including admin password, WiFi PSK, and DDNS credentials.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.1
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 1.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-798
Status published
Published Jun 03, 2026
Tracked Since Jun 03, 2026