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CVE-2026-108895: OS Command Injection in Linksys E1700

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Critical
Published: 10/12/2026 (10/12/2026, 15:32:22 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Linksys
Product: E1700

Description

CVE-2026-108895 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the Linksys E1700 router firmware version 1.0.0.4.003. The flaw exists in the setDMZ function of the /goform/setDMZ endpoint, where manipulation of the MAC_addr argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.4. Public exploit code is available, but no vendor response or patch has been provided.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.4critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

Affected software

Linksys

E1700

Affected versions
=1.0.0.4.003
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
linksys/e1700
pkg:github/linksys/e1700
Affected versions
=1.0.0.4.003

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AILast updated: 10/12/2026, 15:03:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects Linksys E1700 firmware version 1.0.0.4.003. The setDMZ function in the /goform/setDMZ file improperly handles the MAC_addr argument, enabling an attacker to perform OS command injection remotely. The vulnerability allows execution of arbitrary commands on the device with low attack complexity and no privileges required. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not issued any fix or advisory. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the router. This can result in unauthorized control, data interception, or disruption of network services. The vulnerability is critical due to its remote exploitability, lack of required privileges, and high impact on device security.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. As of the latest information, the vendor has not responded or released a fix. Until a patch is available, affected devices should be isolated from untrusted networks or replaced. Network-level protections such as firewall rules blocking access to the /goform/setDMZ endpoint may mitigate exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-10-11T14:22:18.925Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6accf3662cdf04f656a416ab

Added to database: 10/12/2026, 14:49:10 UTC

Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 15:03:24 UTC

Last updated: 10/12/2026, 21:47:15 UTC

Views: 15

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