CVE-2026-40436

Name: CVE-2026-40436
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-13T07:16:50.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-40436 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ZTE ZXEDM iEMS product has a password reset vulnerability for any user.Because the management of the cloud EMS portal does not properly control access to the user list acquisition function, attackers can read all user list information through the user list interface. Attackers can reset the passwords of obtained user information, causing risks such as unauthorized operations.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ZTE ZXEDM iEMS product has a password reset vulnerability for any user.Because the management of the cloud EMS portal does not properly control access to the user list acquisition function, attackers can read all user list information through the user list interface. Attackers can reset the passwords of obtained user information, causing risks such as unauthorized operations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zte	Zxesm Iems	16.25.42.04

References

https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/support/bulletin/security?lang=en_US&t=0.7465962531829456Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40436?

How severe is CVE-2026-40436?

CVE-2026-40436 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40436?

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Source: NVD / NIST