Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 router with firmware AC12G(EU)_V1_200909 encrypts configuration backups with a hardcoded DES key using single DES in ECB mode. An attacker who obtains a backup file can decrypt it to recover all stored credentials including admin password, WiFi PSK, and DDNS credentials.
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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000
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| Title | Hardcoded DES Key Enables Decryption of Backups and Exposure of Credentials | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-200 CWE-256 CWE-310 |
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0000
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| Description | Mercusys AC12G (EU) V1 router with firmware AC12G(EU)_V1_200909 encrypts configuration backups with a hardcoded DES key using single DES in ECB mode. An attacker who obtains a backup file can decrypt it to recover all stored credentials including admin password, WiFi PSK, and DDNS credentials. | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2026-06-03T18:32:24.969Z
Reserved: 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2026-36606
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-06-03T18:16:21.677
Modified: 2026-06-03T18:16:21.677
Link: CVE-2026-36606
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Updated: 2026-06-03T18:30:36Z