CVE-2026-1596: D-Link DWR-M961 · Command Injection
Affects D-Link DWR-M961Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 81% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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 29 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-LinkDWR-M961 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubd-link/DWR-M961pkg:github/d-link/DWR-M961Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Since no official patches or firmware updates are currently linked, organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate risk. These include restricting access to the router’s management interface by limiting it to trusted internal networks and disabling remote management if not required. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual activity targeting the /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeQuectel endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Applying firewall rules to block suspicious requests and enforcing strong authentication on device management interfaces will reduce attack surface. Users should regularly check for firmware updates from D-Link and apply them promptly once available. In environments where patching is delayed, consider replacing affected devices with models not vulnerable to this issue.
Description
A flaw has been found in D-Link DWR-M961 1.1.47. This vulnerability affects the function sub_419920 of the file /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeQuectel. This manipulation of the argument fota_url causes command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.