CVE-2026-36606

Hardcoded DES Key in Router Backup Enables Credential Exposure

Published Jun 3, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mercusys
Mercusys ac12g
Vendors & Products Mercusys
Mercusys ac12g
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Title Hardcoded DES Key in Router Backup Enables Credential Exposure
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Title Hardcoded DES Key Enables Decryption of Backups and Exposure of Credentials
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-256
CWE-310
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Weaknesses CWE-798
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Hardcoded DES Key Enables Decryption of Backups and Exposure of Credentials
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-256
CWE-310
Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Jun 3, 2026, 6:32 PM
Reserved
Apr 6, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jun 3, 2026, 6:16 PM
Modified
Jul 22, 2026, 7:10 PM