CVE-2026-4558: Linksys MR9600 · OS Command Injection
Affects Linksys MR9600Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 4.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 92% 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:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LinksysMR9600 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
These include isolating the affected routers from untrusted networks, restricting remote management access via firewall rules or VPNs, and disabling the smartConnect feature if possible. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual command execution or configuration changes. Where feasible, replace the affected routers with alternative devices from vendors with active security support. Additionally, organizations should enforce strong network segmentation to limit lateral movement if a device is compromised. Regularly review and update router firmware once a vendor patch becomes available. Employ intrusion detection systems capable of identifying command injection attempts targeting router management interfaces.
Description
CVE-2026-4558 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability affecting the Linksys MR9600 router firmware version 2.0.6.206937. The flaw exists in the smartConnectConfigure function within the SmartConnect.lua file, where manipulation of specific arguments (configApSsid, configApPassphrase, srpLogin, srpPassword) can lead to remote command execution. The vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction and requires low privileges, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely. Although the vendor was notified early, no response or patch has been issued, and a public exploit is available. This poses a significant risk to affected devices, potentially compromising network integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using this router model should urgently apply mitigations to prevent exploitation.