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Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Hubbell Aclara Metrum Cellular Web Interface

IdentifiersCVE-2026-1840CWE-306

CVE-2026-1840 affects the Hubbell Aclara Metrum Cellular Web Interface. The vulnerability is caused by the absence of authentication controls on critical system functions exposed through the web interface. As described, this allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access essential configuration settings, modify operational parameters, and trigger system restarts without restriction. Repeated abuse of these unauthenticated functions can disrupt normal device operation and may result in loss of communications to the device.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to make unauthorized changes to critical device configuration and operational parameters and to force system restarts. The resulting impact includes compromise of system integrity, disruption of normal functionality, and potential loss of communications to the affected device, especially if the actions are repeated.

Mitigation

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Enforce authentication on critical functions, restrict network and administrative access to the web interface and configuration settings, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts or unexpected configuration changes and restarts. Where possible, limit exposure of the management interface to trusted networks only. Specific vendor-supplied mitigation details beyond these measures are not available in the provided content.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Implement authentication controls for all critical system functions exposed by the Aclara Metrum Cellular Web Interface. Restrict access to essential configuration settings so that only authorized users can modify operational parameters or initiate restarts. The provided content does not identify fixed product versions, so specific patch or upgrade guidance is currently not available.
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EXTERNAL REFERENCES
MITRE CVE
cve.org · CVE-2026-1840
NVD
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1840
MITRE CWE · CWE-306
cwe.mitre.org