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CVE-2026-31850: Plaintext Storage of Credentials in Configuration Backup in Nexxt Nebula 300+

Nexxt Solutions Nebula 300+ firmware through version 12.01.01.37 stores sensitive information, including administrative credentials and WiFi pre-shared keys, in plaintext within exported configuration backup files. These backup files can be obtained through legitimate functionality or other weaknesses and do not apply encryption or hashing, allowing attackers to directly extract sensitive information.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

Nexxt Nebula 300+ routers through firmware 12.01.01.37 can place administrator passwords and WiFi keys in readable form inside exported configuration backups. Anyone who obtains a backup may recover those secrets directly, potentially enabling router administration or WiFi access.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority credential exposure issue. Prioritize environments where backups are routinely exported, broadly accessible, or previously shared. Rapid credential rotation is warranted when exposure is suspected, but the supplied sources do not document active attacks or a vendor-fixed version.

Technical view

The configuration export function stores administrative credentials and WiFi pre-shared keys without encryption or hashing, consistent with CWE-256. CVSS 4.0 scores it 6.8: exploitation requires adjacent access and high privileges, while the stated impact is high confidentiality loss without direct integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where affected routers are deployed and configuration backups have been exported, retained, transferred, or shared. Risk increases when backup files are accessible beyond trusted administrators. The sources do not identify particular storage locations, deployment sectors, or an internet-based attack path.

Exploitation context

No active exploitation is established: the CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source reports exploitation. An attacker must first obtain a backup through legitimate privileged functionality or another unspecified weakness; possession then permits direct extraction of stored secrets.

Researcher notes

The affected range is stated as firmware through 12.01.01.37. The bundle does not name a fixed release, vendor mitigation, proof of concept, or observed exploitation. “Other weaknesses” that could disclose backups are not specified, so broader attack-chain conclusions would be unsupported.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Nebula 300+ devices and identify firmware versions through 12.01.01.37.
  • Restrict configuration export access to trusted administrators.
  • Securely restrict or remove unnecessary backup copies from shared storage and messaging systems.
  • Rotate administrator credentials and WiFi keys if backup exposure is suspected.
  • Check Nexxt Solutions guidance for patched firmware or an approved mitigation.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm each device model and installed firmware version.
  • Locate exported Nebula 300+ configuration backups across administrative storage.
  • Review backup access permissions, transfer history, and unintended sharing.
  • After remediation, export a test backup and verify secrets are not readable.
  • Confirm rotated credentials and WiFi keys no longer match potentially exposed backups.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.8CVSS 4.0MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——TuranSec

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2026-31850Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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ADP provider summaries

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Nexxt SolutionsNebula 300+<= 12.01.01.37unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-256 · source CWE mapping

Plaintext Storage of a Password

Plaintext Storage of a Password represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.