CVE-2026-71987: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in MSI Radix AXE6600
MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 contains a command injection vulnerability in the alg function that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through the alg function to execute malicious commands and obtain root privileges on the underlying system.
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 device without authentication, resulting in root-level access. The vulnerability is classified as critical with a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating high impact and ease of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device with root privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized control, data theft, or disruption of network services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the 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
MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 contains a command injection vulnerability in the alg function that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through the alg function to execute malicious commands and obtain root privileges on the underlying system.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
MSI
Radix AXE6600
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 device without authentication, resulting in root-level access. The vulnerability is classified as critical with a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating high impact and ease of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device with root privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized control, data theft, or disruption of network services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the 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
Threat ID: 6a77beb9bf8831d5395c26db
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 23:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/16/2026, 15:07:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:47:44 UTC
Views: 151
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