CVE-2026-71909: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in DrayTek Corporation VigorAP 918R
Multiple DrayTek VigorAP models contain a command injection vulnerability in the InquierTime function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient filtering of the time field before command execution. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects multiple DrayTek VigorAP models, specifically the VigorAP 918R. The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements in the time field before command execution in the InquierTime function. An attacker who has valid admin credentials to the device's web management interface can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating high severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise. This can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its managed network environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity on the device management interface. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published.
CVE-2026-71909: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in DrayTek Corporation VigorAP 918R
Description
Multiple DrayTek VigorAP models contain a command injection vulnerability in the InquierTime function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient filtering of the time field before command execution. A remote attacker can trigger this vulnerability via crafted input to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Exploitation requires valid administrative credentials for the device's web management interface.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects multiple DrayTek VigorAP models, specifically the VigorAP 918R. The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements in the time field before command execution in the InquierTime function. An attacker who has valid admin credentials to the device's web management interface can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating high severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise. This can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its managed network environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity on the device management interface. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-08T16:37:44.517Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8c7de7acd9273b49e1b32a
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 17:22:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 17:53:25 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 20:08:05 UTC
Views: 2
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