Auth bypass in Acer Connect_m6e_5g

CVE-2026-49194

The debugging routine SCREEN_CLICK(5053) enables a connection to skip the standard device login prompt entirely and directly enter an interactive shell interface.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.000 (11.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49194?
CVE-2026-49194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acer Connect_m6e_5g, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-06-04.
How severe is CVE-2026-49194?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.