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ACER PATCHES CRITICAL ZERO-DAYS IN WAVE 7 ROUTERS

SECURITY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, JUN 3, 2026

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Acer is addressing two maximum-severity zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its Wave 7 mesh routers. The company is developing patches to resolve the security flaws.

The two zero-day vulnerabilities pose significant risks to Wave 7 router users. Acer has confirmed it is actively working on fixes for the maximum-severity issues. Zero-day vulnerabilities represent unpatched security flaws that attackers can exploit before vendors release fixes. The maximum-severity designation indicates these vulnerabilities could allow unauthorized access or system compromise. Wave 7 mesh routers are part of Acer's networking lineup. Users of affected devices are advised to monitor Acer's security channels for patch availability and deployment timelines. Acer has not disclosed specific technical details about the vulnerabilities or affected firmware versions. The company is expected to release additional information and patches in the coming period.

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