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CVE-2026-4195: D-Link DNS-120 · Command Injection

Affects D-Link DNS-120Source CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
5.3Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
3.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 90% 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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 15 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
D-LinkDNS-120Affected
  • =20260205
Fixed in–
D-LinkDNR-202LAffected
  • =20260205
Fixed in–
D-LinkDNS-315LAffected
  • =20260205
Fixed in–
D-LinkDNS-320Affected
  • =20260205
Fixed in–
D-LinkDNS-320LAffected
  • =20260205
Fixed in–
D-LinkDNS-320LWAffected
  • =20260205
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-4195, organizations should immediately verify if they operate any affected D-Link devices running vulnerable firmware versions up to 20260205. The primary mitigation is to apply official firmware updates from D-Link once released that address this command injection flaw. Until patches are available, restrict access to the device management interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to trusted administrators only. Disable remote management features if not required, or restrict them to VPN connections. Monitor network traffic for suspicious requests targeting /cgi-bin/wizard_mgr.cgi and implement intrusion detection/prevention systems with signatures for this vulnerability. Conduct regular audits of device configurations and logs to detect potential exploitation attempts. Educate administrators on the risks of exposed management interfaces and enforce strong access controls. Consider replacing legacy or unsupported devices that no longer receive security updates. Maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any signs of compromise related to this vulnerability.

Description

CVE-2026-4195 is a medium severity command injection vulnerability affecting multiple D-Link DNS series devices, including DNS-120 and others, up to firmware version 20260205. The flaw exists in an unspecified function within the /cgi-bin/wizard_mgr.cgi file, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication or user interaction. Although the exploit code has been published, no known widespread exploitation has been reported yet. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to potential full system compromise. Organizations using affected D-Link NAS and network devices are at risk, especially if devices are exposed to untrusted networks. Mitigation requires applying vendor patches once available or restricting access to the management interface. Countries with significant D-Link device usage and strategic reliance on these devices are at higher risk. Due to the medium CVSS score and remote exploitation capability without authentication, timely remediation is critical to prevent potential attacks.

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