MBS-Solutions Firmware 6_00_05 Permission Configuration /usr/bin/tcpdump -z permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in MBS-Solutions Firmware 6_00_05. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /usr/bin/tcpdump of the component Permission Configuration. Executing a manipulation of the argument -z can lead to permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-75166. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MBS-Solutions Firmware 6_00_05. It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file /usr/bin/tcpdump of the component Permission Configuration. The manipulation of the argument -z with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Insecure Permission vulnerability in MBS-Solutions X-Serie Gateway firmware V6_00_05 allows the low-privileged service user to execute /usr/bin/tcpdump as root without a password. By leveraging the tcpdump -z option, an authenticated attacker can achieve arbitrary command execution.

The advisory is available at en.mbs-solutions.de. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-75166 since 08/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/04/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/17/2026 CVE reserved
09/04/2026 +18 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: en.mbs-solutions.de
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-75166 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-75166
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398986

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2026 18:43
Changes: 09/04/2026 18:43 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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