Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-120241 Overview
A vulnerability was identified in Ruijie RG-ES205GC, RG-ES206GC-P, RG-ES208GC, RG-ES210GC-LP and RG-ES210GS-P ESW_1.0(1)B1P48. Impacted is an unknown function of the file httpupg.cgi of the component Local Firmware Upgrade Interface. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- Ruijie RG-ES205GC: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-01: CVE-2026-120241 published to the National Vulnerability Database by cna@vuldb.com
- 2026-11-01: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-120241
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-120241 is a Memory Buffer Errors weakness (CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors, CWE-120: Classic Buffer Overflow) in Ruijie RG-ES205GC. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. The program reads or writes outside the memory it should.
With a CVSS base score of 7.7, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The weakness is classified as CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors, CWE-120: Classic Buffer Overflow. The program reads or writes outside the memory it should.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-120241
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of Ruijie RG-ES205GC and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Ruijie RG-ES205GC application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-120241
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of Ruijie RG-ES205GC named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for Ruijie RG-ES205GC.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
- CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors More CVEs with this weakness
- CWE-120: Classic Buffer Overflow More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
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