Vulnerability in Helmholz Rex100

CVE-2026-40851

A local attacker can perform a confusion attack on the cfgparser via a specially crafted file on an USB stick leading to code execution. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability.

EPSS: 0.000 (7.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40851?
CVE-2026-40851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Helmholz Rex100, classified under CWE-1287. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-05-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-40851?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.