CVE-2026-40621

Authentication Bypass on Elecom Wireless LAN Access Points Allowing Unauthenticated Control

Published May 13, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
ELECOM wireless LAN access point devices do not require authentication to access some specific URLs. The affected product may be operated without authentication.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

The vulnerability enables unauthenticated users to access specific URLs on Elecom wireless LAN access points. Because the device does not enforce authentication, an attacker can perform administrative functions such as configuration changes, firmware updates, or network traffic monitoring. The weakness is classified as CWE-288, highlighting a failure to enforce authentication controls, and effectively turns the device into a controllable target without authorization.

Affected Systems

Affected products are Elecom Co., Ltd. wireless LAN access points: WRC-BE65QSD-B, WRC-BE72XSD-B, WRC-BE72XSD-BA, and WRC-W702-B. All listed models run firmware that allows open-access management URLs, making them vulnerable before the official firmware release.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.3 indicates critical severity, while the EPSS is not available and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is likely local network access where an unauthenticated attacker on the same LAN can reach the vulnerable URLs. The lack of authentication enables complete control of the device, presenting a high risk of network compromise.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest firmware update released by Elecom on May 12, 2026 for all affected models.
  • Restrict the network paths to the device’s management URLs by configuring firewall rules or by disabling the management interface on unused ports.
  • Require authentication for all management functions and remove any default or anonymous access settings on the device.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 13, 2026 at 14:22 UTC.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Elecom Co.,ltd.
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-be65qsd-b
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-be72xsd-b
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-be72xsd-ba
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-w702-b
Vendors & Products Elecom Co.,ltd.
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-be65qsd-b
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-be72xsd-b
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-be72xsd-ba
Elecom Co.,ltd. wrc-w702-b
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authentication Bypass on Elecom Wireless LAN Access Points Allowing Unauthenticated Control
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description ELECOM wireless LAN access point devices do not require authentication to access some specific URLs. The affected product may be operated without authentication.
Weaknesses CWE-288
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-288

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
jpcert
Published
Updated
May 13, 2026, 3:07 PM
Reserved
May 7, 2026, 5:46 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 13, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 2:10 PM