CVE-2026-71919: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in DrayTek Corporation VigorSwitch G2540xs
Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models contain a command injection vulnerability in the sysreboot function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient filtering of the config, act, pathN, and valueN fields 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 VigorSwitch models, specifically the G2540xs. The issue lies in the sysreboot function where the config, act, pathN, and valueN fields are not properly sanitized before being used in OS command execution. An attacker who has valid administrative credentials on the device's web interface can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially compromising the device fully. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the affected device. This can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized control, and potential disruption of network operations managed by the device.
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 users only and monitor for suspicious activity. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented in the provided data.
CVE-2026-71919: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in DrayTek Corporation VigorSwitch G2540xs
Description
Multiple DrayTek VigorSwitch models contain a command injection vulnerability in the sysreboot function. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient filtering of the config, act, pathN, and valueN fields 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 VigorSwitch models, specifically the G2540xs. The issue lies in the sysreboot function where the config, act, pathN, and valueN fields are not properly sanitized before being used in OS command execution. An attacker who has valid administrative credentials on the device's web interface can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially compromising the device fully. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the affected device. This can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized control, and potential disruption of network operations managed by the device.
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 users only and monitor for suspicious activity. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-08T16:37:44.518Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8c7de9acd9273b49e1b36d
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 17:22:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 17:39:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 20:08:05 UTC
Views: 2
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