CVE-2026-50228: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xv7c-3mjr-8rg4
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CWE-489
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-50228 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-489: Active Debug Code) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product is released with debugging code still enabled or active.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-50228 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-50228
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xv7c-3mjr-8rg4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-489: Active Debug Code
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-50228

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-50228, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-489: Active Debug Code, where the product is released with debugging code still enabled or active. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An unauthenticated local attacker can connect to the Electron DevTools endpoint exposed by Acer NitroSense software (versions up to and including 5.2.63) on localhost TCP port 9993. Because Chromium remote debugging is enabled in the production application, the attacker can execute JavaScript in the privileged application context and achieve arbitrary code execution.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-50228 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50228
community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/2005... WEB
https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/20051

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-50228?
CVE-2026-50228 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-489: Active Debug Code.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-50228?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-50228?
CVE-2026-50228 is classified under CWE-489: Active Debug Code (The product is released with debugging code still enabled or active.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-50228?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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