CVE-2026-4197: D-Link DNS-120 · Command Injection
Affects D-Link DNS-120Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · 19% EPSS · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 19.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% 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 15 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-LinkDNS-120 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| D-LinkDNR-202L | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| D-LinkDNS-315L | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| D-LinkDNS-320 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| D-LinkDNS-320L | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| D-LinkDNS-320LW | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict network access to the management interfaces of affected D-Link NAS devices, ideally limiting access to trusted internal networks only.
- Disable or restrict RSS feed update features and any related CGI scripts if not essential to operations.
- Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual commands or access patterns targeting /cgi-bin/download_mgr.cgi or related RSS functions.
- 5. Implement network segmentation to isolate NAS devices from critical infrastructure and limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 6. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting command injection attempts on these devices. 7. Regularly back up NAS data and verify backup integrity to enable recovery in case of compromise. 8. Educate IT staff about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include steps for NAS device compromise. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on disabling vulnerable features, network access controls, and proactive monitoring specific to the affected CGI functions.
Description
CVE-2026-4197 is a command injection vulnerability affecting multiple D-Link NAS devices, including the DNS-120 and various other models. The flaw exists in the /cgi-bin/download_mgr.cgi script, specifically in functions handling RSS feed updates and downloads. An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability without authentication or user interaction, injecting arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the exploit code has been made public, increasing the risk of future attacks. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising device integrity and availability. Organizations using affected D-Link NAS devices should prioritize patching or applying mitigations to prevent exploitation.
References
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- github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/D-Link8/vuln_102/102.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/D-Link8/vuln_103/103.md (opens in a new tab)
- dlink.com (opens in a new tab)