CVE-2026-71987: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in MSI Radix AXE6600
CVE-2026-71987 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521. The flaw exists in the alg function, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the device. This vulnerability enables full system compromise without requiring authentication or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the alg function. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, resulting in root-level access. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, making it highly severe. No patch or official remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the router with root privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise, unauthorized control, and disruption of network operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected device and monitor for suspicious activity related to the alg function.
CVE-2026-71987: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in MSI Radix AXE6600
Description
CVE-2026-71987 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521. The flaw exists in the alg function, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the device. This vulnerability enables full system compromise without requiring authentication or user interaction.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the alg function. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, resulting in root-level access. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, making it highly severe. No patch or official remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the router with root privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise, unauthorized control, and disruption of network operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected device and monitor for suspicious activity related to the alg function.
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: 6a77beb9bf8831d5395c26db
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 23:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 23:56:20 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 00:04:29 UTC
Views: 4
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