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CVE-2026-7273

Zyxel · GS1900 Series Switches · Zyxel GS1900 Series Switches Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published · Added to CISA KEV
CVSS8.8
Severityhigh
WeaknessCWE-121
EPSS2.5%84.6th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueSep 24, 2026

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

patch window

Called exploited 97 days after disclosure.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE published
  2. First KEV listing3mo
  3. Last sightingsame day

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by0 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

2 public reports collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Sep 21, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel GS1900-48HPv2 firmware versions through 2.90(ABTQ.1)C0 could allow a LAN-based, unauthenticated attacker to exploit the flaw and potentially execute OS commands via a crafted HTTP request.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

References

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Our coverage of CVE-2026-7273

CVE-2026-7273high

Zyxel GS1900 Switch Flaw Exploited, Now in EU Catalogue

A stack-based buffer overflow in Zyxel GS1900-48HPv2 switches is now listed in the EU's common vulnerabilities exploited catalogue, following its inclusion in the US federal list.