What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-29124?

CVE-2026-29124 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Sfx2100 Firmware are affected by CVE-2026-29124?

A critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting IDC SFX2100 Satellite Receiver systems allows unauthorized users with local access to gain root-level control.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-29124?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-29124. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-29124?

Within 24 hours: Identify all IDC SFX2100 devices in your environment and restrict local access to the `monitor` user account through network segmentation and physical access controls. Within 7 days: Implement file permission audits on affected binaries and remove SUID bits where operationally feasible; isolate affected systems from critical networks. Within 30 days: Develop an inventory of all SFX2100 deployments, establish a vendor communication protocol to track patch availability, and evaluate replacement or upgrade timelines with leadership.

Sfx2100 Firmware CVE-2026-29124

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2026-03-05 b7efe717-a805-47cf-8e9a-921fca0ce0ce

Privilege Escalation Sfx2100 Firmware

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 11, 2026 - 18:35 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 05, 2026 - 02:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Multiple SUID root-owned binaries are found in /home/monitor/terminal, /home/monitor/kore-terminal, /home/monitor/IDE-DPack/terminal-dpack, and /home/monitor/IDE-DPack/terminal-dpack2 in International Data Casting (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver, which may lead to local privlidge escalation from the monitor user to root

AnalysisAI

Sfx2100 Satellite Receiver firmware contains multiple SUID root binaries in predictable locations that allow local privilege escalation from the monitor user to root. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling any local user with monitor privileges to gain complete system control. A patch is not currently available, leaving affected devices vulnerable to privilege escalation attacks.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). Affects Sfx2100 Firmware. Multiple SUID root-owned binaries are found in /home/monitor/terminal, /home/monitor/kore-terminal, /home/monitor/IDE-DPack/terminal-dpack, and /home/monitor/IDE-DPack/terminal-dpack2 in International Data Casting (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver, which may lead to local privlidge escalation from the monitor user to root