CVE-2026-40118: Medium severity Arcserve Arcserve UDP Console vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2026
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Updated

UDP Console provided by Arcserve contains an incorrectly specified destination in a communication channel vulnerability. When a user configures an activation server hostname of the affected product to a dummy URL, the product may unintentionally communicate with the dummy domain, causing information disclosure.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Arcserve Arcserve UDP Console

Event History

Apr 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:19 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-40118?

CVE-2026-40118 has a moderate severity level due to the risk of unintentional data communication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-40118?

To fix CVE-2026-40118, ensure that the activation server hostname is set to a valid and trusted URL.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-40118?

The affected software includes Arcserve Arcserve UDP Console.

4

What can happen if I leave the vulnerability CVE-2026-40118 unaddressed?

Leaving CVE-2026-40118 unaddressed may lead to unauthorized information disclosure to a dummy domain.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-40118?

Currently, there is no specific patch mentioned for CVE-2026-40118, and users must manually configure settings.

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