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CVE-2026-71990: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in MSI Radix AXE6600

0
Critical
Published: 08/08/2026 (08/08/2026, 23:37:26 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: MSI
Product: Radix AXE6600

Description

MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 contains a command injection vulnerability in the TelnetSSH function used for SSH configuration that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through the SSH configuration interface to inject malicious commands and obtain root privileges on the underlying system.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.3critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

MSI

Radix AXE6600

Affected versions
=0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/16/2026, 14:37:16 UTC

Technical Analysis

The MSI Radix AXE6600 router firmware version v781521 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in its TelnetSSH function, which is used for SSH configuration. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary system commands on the device, resulting in full root-level control. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction, making it highly critical. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, reflecting its severity and ease of exploitation. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation grants remote attackers root privileges on the affected device, enabling full control over the system. This can lead to unauthorized configuration changes, data compromise, or use of the device in further attacks. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict SSH access to trusted networks and users only to reduce exposure. Monitor for unusual SSH activity and consider disabling SSH configuration interfaces if feasible.

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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: 6a77beb9bf8831d5395c26ea

Added to database: 08/08/2026, 23:41:45 UTC

Last enriched: 08/16/2026, 14:37:16 UTC

Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:53:55 UTC

Views: 156

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