CVE-2026-14818: zyxel atp series firmware Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-14818 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Path Traversal vulnerability in zyxel atp series firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 04-08-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in the CLI command used to execute configuration files in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.42 Patch 1, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.42 Patch 1, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.42 Patch 1, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.42 Patch 1 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute a crafted malicious configuration file on an affected device.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.