CVE-2026-76852 (CVSS 8.8)

Description

Netcore NR268 firmware version 1.7.121109 has an improper integrity verification flaw in mtd_write allowing forged firmware authenticity checks. Attackers can exploit put_file.cgi and check_image_uuid.c to bypass firmware signature validation and load unauthorized firmware images.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0023

Probability of exploitation

0.14%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-354 CWE-354

References

Other References

https://github.com/draw-ctf/netcore-router-public-refs/blob/main/2026.08.19-netcore-nr268-firmware-forgery.md https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netcore-nr268-1.7.121109-forgeable-firmware-authenticity-check-in-mtd-write

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-76852? +

Netcore NR268 firmware version 1.7.121109 has an improper integrity verification flaw in mtd_write allowing forged firmware authenticity checks. Attackers can exploit put_file.cgi and check_image_uuid.c to bypass firmware signature validation and load unauthorized firmware images. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-76852? +

CVE-2026-76852 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0023, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-76852? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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