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7.5
Your Wi-Fi Router Can Be Hacked with a Fake Disconnect
CVE-2026-26048
Summary
Your Wi-Fi router doesn't protect against fake disconnect messages, which means a bad actor can send fake signals to disconnect you from the internet, causing outages and disruptions. This is a serious issue as it can lead to lost productivity and impact your business operations. To protect yourself, update your router's firmware or consider replacing it with a more secure model.
Original title
The Wi-Fi router is vulnerable to de-authentication attacks due to the
absence of management frame protection, allowing forged deauthentication
and disassociation frames to be broadcast without a...
Original description
The Wi-Fi router is vulnerable to de-authentication attacks due to the
absence of management frame protection, allowing forged deauthentication
and disassociation frames to be broadcast without authentication or
encryption. An attacker can use this to cause unauthorized disruptions
and create a denial-of-service condition.
absence of management frame protection, allowing forged deauthentication
and disassociation frames to be broadcast without authentication or
encryption. An attacker can use this to cause unauthorized disruptions
and create a denial-of-service condition.
nvd CVSS3.1
7.5
Vulnerability type
CWE-306
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published: 20 Feb 2026 · Updated: 12 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026