CVE-2026-2082: D-Link DIR-823X · OS Command Injection
Affects D-Link DIR-823XSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 5.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 93% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Feb 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-LinkDIR-823X | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict remote access to the router's management interface, ideally limiting it to trusted IP addresses or disabling remote management entirely. 2. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including complex passwords and, if supported, multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. 3. Monitor router logs for unusual activity related to the /goform/set_mac_clone endpoint or unexpected command executions. 4. If possible, upgrade to a firmware version that addresses this vulnerability once released by D-Link. 5. As a temporary measure, consider isolating affected routers from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement. 6. Employ network-level protections such as firewall rules to block suspicious outbound connections originating from the router. 7. Educate users and administrators about the risks of enabling remote management and the importance of timely updates. 8. Regularly audit device configurations to detect unauthorized changes indicative of exploitation.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /goform/set_mac_clone. Such manipulation of the argument mac leads to os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.