CVE-2026-85223: OS Command Injection in D-Link DNS-340L
Description
CVE-2026-85223 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the D-Link DNS-340L device, specifically in the /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi CGI handler. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the callback_url and sync_interval arguments, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. The affected version is 1.01B04. There is no public information about an available patch or vendor advisory. Exploit code has been made public, but no known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.4critical
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in D-Link DNS-340L version 1.01B04 involves OS command injection through manipulation of the callback_url and sync_interval parameters in the /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi CGI handler. An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary operating system commands due to insufficient input validation. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-85223 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, indicating critical severity. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the device is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor action or user mitigation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the device. This can result in unauthorized control, data theft, or disruption of device functionality. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature and ease of remote exploitation without user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should restrict network access to the device's management interfaces, disable the vulnerable CGI functionality if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity. Since no official fix is currently documented, applying vendor updates promptly when released is critical.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hq96-v7ff-6hfp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-85223"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9ad4fbacd9273b49b67acd
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 14:26:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:22:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 06:48:20 UTC
Views: 46
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