CVE-2026-50208: Permissive TrustAllCerts TLS Verification
High-risk TrustAllCerts routines disable standard TLS certificate validation. Combined with hard-coded DES symmetric encryption keys, a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) actor could decrypt network traffic.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Remove/disable the TrustAllCerts routines that “disable standard TLS certificate validation” and restore normal TLS certificate verification.
TLS client certificate validation (TrustAllCerts routines) TrustAllCerts TLS Verification / TLS certificate validation behavior = Disable TrustAllCerts (enable standard certificate validation) - Configuration
Replace hard-coded DES symmetric encryption keys (DES) with a safer encryption approach so that network traffic cannot be decrypted by a MITM actor.
Application cryptography (DES symmetric encryption) Symmetric encryption algorithm / DES key usage = Remove hard-coded DES symmetric encryption keys
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-50208?
CVE-2026-50208 has a critical severity rating of 9.2 based on the CVSS score.
How do I fix CVE-2026-50208?
To fix CVE-2026-50208, update your Acer Connect M6e 5g Firmware to the latest version that mitigates this vulnerability.
What risks are associated with CVE-2026-50208?
CVE-2026-50208 poses a high risk as it allows Man-in-the-Middle attacks due to disabled TLS certificate validation.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-50208 on network security?
CVE-2026-50208 compromises network security by allowing attackers to decrypt traffic using hard-coded DES keys.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-50208?
CVE-2026-50208 affects the Acer Connect M6e 5g Firmware.