CVE-2026-5352: OS Command Injection in Trendnet TEW-657BRM
CVE-2026-5352 is a medium severity OS command injection vulnerability in the Trendnet TEW-657BRM router version 1. 00. 1. It affects the Edit function of the /setup. cgi file via manipulation of the pcdb_list argument, allowing remote attackers to execute OS commands. The product has been discontinued and reached end-of-life in June 2011, with no vendor support or patches available. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an OS command injection in the Trendnet TEW-657BRM router firmware version 1.00.1. Specifically, the Edit function in /setup.cgi improperly handles the pcdb_list argument, enabling remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands. The product is discontinued and unsupported since 2011, and the vendor does not provide patches or confirm the vulnerability beyond public disclosure.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption. However, the impact is limited by the fact that the product is discontinued and unsupported, which may reduce the likelihood of active exploitation in modern environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available due to the product's end-of-life status since 2011. Users should discontinue use of the affected device and replace it with a supported model. The vendor has announced they will notify registered customers but cannot provide remediation. Patch status is not confirmed; check the vendor's product support page for any updates.
CVE-2026-5352: OS Command Injection in Trendnet TEW-657BRM
Description
CVE-2026-5352 is a medium severity OS command injection vulnerability in the Trendnet TEW-657BRM router version 1. 00. 1. It affects the Edit function of the /setup. cgi file via manipulation of the pcdb_list argument, allowing remote attackers to execute OS commands. The product has been discontinued and reached end-of-life in June 2011, with no vendor support or patches available. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an OS command injection in the Trendnet TEW-657BRM router firmware version 1.00.1. Specifically, the Edit function in /setup.cgi improperly handles the pcdb_list argument, enabling remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands. The product is discontinued and unsupported since 2011, and the vendor does not provide patches or confirm the vulnerability beyond public disclosure.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption. However, the impact is limited by the fact that the product is discontinued and unsupported, which may reduce the likelihood of active exploitation in modern environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available due to the product's end-of-life status since 2011. Users should discontinue use of the affected device and replace it with a supported model. The vendor has announced they will notify registered customers but cannot provide remediation. Patch status is not confirmed; check the vendor's product support page for any updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T16:47:11.901Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ce9803e6bfc5ba1dea5ad5
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 4:23:31 PM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 12:00:31 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:38:30 PM
Views: 56
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