CVE-2026-1544: D-Link DIR-823X · OS Command Injection
Affects D-Link DIR-823XSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium · end of life, no fix coming : replace or isolate D-Link DIR-823X; no fix will be released.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 3.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 89% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- None coming – the product is end of life
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
No fix will be released: D-Link DIR-823X is end of life. Replace it, or isolate it from untrusted networks until you can.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-LinkDIR-823X | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the lack of vendor patches for the unsupported DIR-823X version 250416, organizations should implement compensating controls to mitigate risk. First, immediately disable any remote management interfaces exposed to untrusted networks to reduce attack surface. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable routers from critical internal systems. Replace affected devices with supported models that receive regular security updates. If replacement is not immediately feasible, restrict access to the router’s management interface to trusted IP addresses only. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected command execution or outbound connections. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect command injection patterns targeting this router. Regularly audit and update network device inventories to identify and remediate unsupported hardware. Educate users about the risks of using unsupported devices and encourage timely hardware upgrades. Finally, consider deploying network-level filtering to block malicious payloads targeting the lan_gateway parameter.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. Impacted is the function sub_41E2A0 of the file /goform/set_mode. Performing a manipulation of the argument lan_gateway results in os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.