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CVE-2026-37579

HIGH · 7.3 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-05-28
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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82/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
An issue in SMSGate sms-core<=2.1.13.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Cmpp7FDeliverRequestMessageCodec.java component

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Remote code execution vulnerability in SMSGate sms-core version 2.1.13.6 and earlier, located in the Cmpp7FDeliverRequestMessageCodec.java component. The flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, likely through maliciously crafted CMPP protocol messages.

MitigationUpgrade sms-core to a version newer than 2.1.13.6. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement network segmentation and restrict external access to the SMS gateway service.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Locate sms-core installation
    Search for sms-core JAR files or check application deployment directories for the sms-core component. Look for files named 'sms-core*.jar' or check your application dependency manifest for sms-core references.
    Affected if sms-core is present in the environment
  2. Determine installed sms-core version
    Examine the JAR file name, MANIFEST.MF file inside the sms-core JAR, or check the application's dependency management system (Maven pom.xml, Gradle build files, or application WAR/EAR metadata) for the sms-core version number.
    Affected if Version is 2.1.13.6 or earlier, or the version cannot be determined but sms-core is present
  3. Identify Cmpp7FDeliverRequestMessageCodec component
    Search for the file Cmpp7FDeliverRequestMessageCodec.java or its compiled class (Cmpp7FDeliverRequestMessageCodec.class) within the sms-core JAR or application classpath. This is the vulnerable component.
    Affected if The Cmpp7FDeliverRequestMessageCodec component is found in the deployment
  4. Verify CMPP protocol handling is enabled
    Check application configuration files, startup scripts, or runtime settings for CMPP (China Mobile Peer-to-Peer Protocol) handler or receiver configurations. Look for CMPP-related beans, listeners, or protocol handler definitions.
    Affected if CMPP protocol processing is configured or active in the SMS gateway service
  5. Assess network exposure of SMS gateway service
    Review firewall rules, network ACLs, and service binding configurations to determine if the SMS gateway (CMPP service port) is exposed to untrusted networks or external IP addresses.
    Affected if The SMS gateway service is accessible from untrusted networks or external hosts

The environment is affected if sms-core version 2.1.13.6 or earlier is installed, the Cmpp7FDeliverRequestMessageCodec component is present, CMPP protocol handling is enabled, and the service is network-accessible to potential attackers.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade sms-core to a version newer than 2.1.13.6. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement network segmentation and restrict external access to the SMS gateway service.

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