CVE-2026-26899: n/a
Description
An issue was discovered in luci-app-https-dns-proxy on OpenWrt PR #15 (< 2026-01-17). The setInitAction function in /usr/libexec/rpcd/luci.https-dns-proxy allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharacters in the name parameter
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the setInitAction function of /usr/libexec/rpcd/luci.https-dns-proxy in luci-app-https-dns-proxy on OpenWrt before 2026-01-17. Authenticated users can inject shell metacharacters into the name parameter, resulting in arbitrary command execution (CWE-78). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, system manipulation, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented in the provided data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to the luci-app-https-dns-proxy component.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a906ba8acd9273b49839a08
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 16:54:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:22:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:18 UTC
Views: 35
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