ZTE SmartLife missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ZTE SmartLife. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation causes missing encryption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-86555. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ZTE SmartLife (affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The ZTE SmartLife application has a hardcoded key. The key used to decrypt account server information is stored in plaintext in the code. Once the key is obtained, the server information can be decrypted, thus exposing it.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.zte.com.cn. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-86555 since 09/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.2
CNA Vector (zte): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/08/2026 CVE reserved
09/20/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
09/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: zte.com.cn

Advisory: support.zte.com.cn
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-86555 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86555
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-408031

Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2026 11:45
Changes: 09/20/2026 11:45 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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