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5.7
Router's Admin Password is Visible on Screen
CVE-2026-26049
Summary
If you use the web interface to manage your router, sensitive passwords are displayed in plain text, making it easy for others to see them. This could lead to unauthorized access to your network. Update your router's software to fix this issue.
Original title
The web management interface of the device renders the passwords in a
plaintext input field. The current password is directly visible to
anyone with access to the UI, potentially exposing adminis...
Original description
The web management interface of the device renders the passwords in a
plaintext input field. The current password is directly visible to
anyone with access to the UI, potentially exposing administrator
credentials to unauthorized observation via shoulder surfing,
screenshots, or browser form caching.
plaintext input field. The current password is directly visible to
anyone with access to the UI, potentially exposing administrator
credentials to unauthorized observation via shoulder surfing,
screenshots, or browser form caching.
nvd CVSS3.1
5.7
Vulnerability type
CWE-522
Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Published: 20 Feb 2026 · Updated: 12 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026