CVE-2026-71986: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in MSI Radix AXE6600
A command injection vulnerability exists in the MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 within the dmz function. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the affected device. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.3 and does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-71986 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521. The vulnerability resides in the dmz function, which improperly neutralizes special elements, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. Exploitation results in root-level access, allowing full control over the device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected MSI Radix AXE6600 device. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access, control, and potential disruption of network operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor MSI's official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-71986: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in MSI Radix AXE6600
Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in the MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 within the dmz function. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the affected device. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.3 and does not require user interaction or privileges to exploit.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-71986 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521. The vulnerability resides in the dmz function, which improperly neutralizes special elements, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. Exploitation results in root-level access, allowing full control over the device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected MSI Radix AXE6600 device. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access, control, and potential disruption of network operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor MSI's official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-08T23:03:19.076Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a77beb9bf8831d5395c26d6
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 23:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 23:56:25 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 00:20:11 UTC
Views: 5
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