CVE-2026-27848: Linksys MR9600 · OS Command Injection
Affects Linksys MR9600Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
Contested
Critical score, yet low EPSS after six months- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LinksysMR9600 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| LinksysMX4200 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the critical nature of CVE-2026-27848 and the absence of official patches at disclosure, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Immediately isolate affected devices from untrusted networks to limit exposure. 2) Disable TLS-SRP authentication if configurable, as it is the vector for injection. 3) Employ strict network segmentation to restrict access to router management interfaces. 4) Monitor network traffic for unusual TLS handshake patterns or unexpected command execution indicators. 5) Use intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting this vulnerability once available. 6) Regularly check for firmware updates from Linksys and apply patches promptly when released. 7) Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models confirmed to be unaffected or patched. 8) Educate network administrators about this vulnerability to ensure rapid response to suspicious activity. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific attack vector and operational context of the affected devices.
Description
Due to missing neutralization of special elements, OS commands can be injected via the handshake of a TLS-SRP connection, which are ultimately run as the root user. This issue affects MR9600: 1.0.4.205530; MX4200: 1.0.13.210200.