CVE-2026-7027: Cross Site Scripting in D-Link DSL-2740R
CVE-2026-7027 is a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the D-Link DSL-2740R router, specifically in the Wireless Setup Section of firmware version EU_01. 15. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the Wireless Network Name argument, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. Exploits for this vulnerability are publicly available, but there are no known exploits in the wild at this time. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DSL-2740R router running firmware EU_01.15. It involves a cross-site scripting flaw in the Wireless Setup Section, where manipulation of the Wireless Network Name parameter can lead to script injection. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction, but requires high privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity. No official remediation or patch has been confirmed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected device's web interface, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the router's management interface. However, exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, limiting the ease of attack. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should restrict access to the router's management interface to trusted networks and users only. Avoid exposing the router's web interface to untrusted networks. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-7027: Cross Site Scripting in D-Link DSL-2740R
Description
CVE-2026-7027 is a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the D-Link DSL-2740R router, specifically in the Wireless Setup Section of firmware version EU_01. 15. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the Wireless Network Name argument, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. Exploits for this vulnerability are publicly available, but there are no known exploits in the wild at this time. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DSL-2740R router running firmware EU_01.15. It involves a cross-site scripting flaw in the Wireless Setup Section, where manipulation of the Wireless Network Name parameter can lead to script injection. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction, but requires high privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity. No official remediation or patch has been confirmed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected device's web interface, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the router's management interface. However, exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, limiting the ease of attack. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should restrict access to the router's management interface to trusted networks and users only. Avoid exposing the router's web interface to untrusted networks. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-25T14:15:21.357Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69edce7487115cfb68e0e8e5
Added to database: 4/26/2026, 8:36:04 AM
Last enriched: 4/26/2026, 8:51:01 AM
Last updated: 4/26/2026, 12:46:19 PM
Views: 9
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