CVE-2026-38056
HighCVSS 8.8Summary
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the iDirect iQ200 VSAT terminal running firmware 23.0.1.0. The device ships from the factory with a pre-configured low-privilege local user account intended for field technicians, which provides the initial access required to exploit this vulnerability without obtaining or brute-forcing additional credentials.
Risk Assessment
Because the iQ200 is often the sole communications link for offshore rigs, vessels, and remote sites, local privilege escalation could allow an attacker to fully control the device and disrupt critical communications.
Recommendation
Update the firmware to a non-vulnerable version, disable or restrict the built-in technician account, and enforce least privilege and local access monitoring.
Other vulnerabilities in iDirect iQ200
See all- CVE-2026-38058High
The endpoint on the iDirect iQ200 VSAT terminal returns the complete device configuration as JSON, including the SECURITY section which contains MD5-crypt password hashes for the root SSH and web administration accounts. Any user with valid web credentials can extract these hashes and crack them offline using commodity hardware.
- CVE-2026-38059High
The iDirect iQ200 exposes the /api/identity and /api/ REST API endpoints without authentication. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can retrieve sensitive device information including serial number, Device ID (DID), Terminal Private Key identifier (TPK), MAC address, and exact firmware version.
- CVE-2026-38057High
The iDirect iQ200 device does not validate CSRF tokens on state-changing API endpoints after authentication. The /api/reboot endpoint accepts POST requests authenticated solely by a session cookie lacking the SameSite attribute. A remote attacker can host a malicious web page that, when visited by an authenticated administrator, automatically submits a cross-site POST request causing an immediate device reboot and satellite link loss.
Original NVD description (English source)
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the iDirect iQ200 VSAT terminal running firmware 23.0.1.0. The iQ200 is a rackmount satellite modem deployed across oil and gas, maritime, defense, and remote infrastructure as the primary, and often sole communications link for offshore rigs, vessels, and remote sites. Important context: the device ships from the factory with a pre-configured low-privilege local user account. This account is intended for field technicians who need shell access for maintenance and diagnostics but should not have full administrative control over the device. This built-in account provides the initial access required to exploit this vulnerability. No additional credentials need to be obtained or brute-forced.