Description
Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 router with firmware AC12G(EU)_V1_200909 does not validate the HTTP Host header, enabling DNS rebinding attacks. An external attacker can rebind a domain to the router's internal IP address, extending the CORS wildcard vulnerability (Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *) to internet-originated attacks.
Published: 2026-06-03
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The router does not validate the HTTP Host header, allowing DNS rebinding. An attacker can rebind a domain to the router’s internal IP, directing a client such as a web browser to send requests to the management interface from an external origin. The vulnerability directly permits unauthorized access to the administration interface; based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker could alter settings or obtain credentials once they have access to the interface.

Affected Systems

Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 router running firmware AC12G(EU)_V1_200909

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a moderate risk level. EPSS information is not available and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so the probability of a public exploit is unknown. The likely attack vector is an external DNS rebinding attempt, such as a web browser that can resolve a domain to the router’s internal IP. No special privileges beyond network connectivity and the ability to host a rebinding-capable client are required.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 4, 2026 at 01:26 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the router’s firmware to a version that includes host‑header validation and addresses the DNS rebinding flaw.
  • Configure the router or an upstream firewall to reject HTTP requests that lack proper Host headers or to block external access to the management interface.
  • Restrict the router’s management interface to trusted internal IP ranges or place it on a separate network segment that is not exposed to the public gateway.
  • As a temporary containment measure, apply a DNS rebinding protection service that prevents external domains from reassigning to the router’s internal IP.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 4, 2026 at 01:26 UTC.

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History

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mercusys
Mercusys ac12g
Vendors & Products Mercusys
Mercusys ac12g

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title DNS Rebinding Vulnerability in Mercusys AC12G Router Permits Remote Management Access

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title DNS Rebinding Vulnerability in Mercusys AC12G Router V1
Weaknesses CWE-20

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-350
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title DNS Rebinding Vulnerability in Mercusys AC12G Router V1
Weaknesses CWE-20

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 router with firmware AC12G(EU)_V1_200909 does not validate the HTTP Host header, enabling DNS rebinding attacks. An external attacker can rebind a domain to the router's internal IP address, extending the CORS wildcard vulnerability (Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *) to internet-originated attacks.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-03T19:41:23.415Z

Reserved: 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-36604

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-03T19:40:58.647Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-03T18:16:21.420

Modified: 2026-06-04T15:41:35.193

Link: CVE-2026-36604

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-06-05T10:12:34Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-350

    Reliance on Reverse DNS Resolution for a Security-Critical Action