CVE-2026-75984: Command Injection in TRENDnet TEW-823DRU
CVE-2026-75984 is a command injection vulnerability in the TRENDnet TEW-823DRU router, specifically in version 1.1.02b01. The flaw exists in the /cgi-bin/admin.cgi file where manipulation of the Hostname argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity score of 5.3. Exploit code is publicly available, but there are no known exploits in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects TRENDnet TEW-823DRU version 1.1.02b01. It involves a command injection flaw in an unspecified function within /cgi-bin/admin.cgi. By manipulating the Hostname parameter, an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-75984 and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. Public exploit code exists, but no active exploitation has been reported. No vendor remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially compromising the router's integrity and confidentiality. This could lead to unauthorized control or disruption of network operations. However, the impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score and the requirement for low privileges and no user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting remote access to the device's administrative interface and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device management interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-75984: Command Injection in TRENDnet TEW-823DRU
Description
CVE-2026-75984 is a command injection vulnerability in the TRENDnet TEW-823DRU router, specifically in version 1.1.02b01. The flaw exists in the /cgi-bin/admin.cgi file where manipulation of the Hostname argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity score of 5.3. Exploit code is publicly available, but there are no known exploits in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:trendnet:tew-823dru:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects TRENDnet TEW-823DRU version 1.1.02b01. It involves a command injection flaw in an unspecified function within /cgi-bin/admin.cgi. By manipulating the Hostname parameter, an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-75984 and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. Public exploit code exists, but no active exploitation has been reported. No vendor remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially compromising the router's integrity and confidentiality. This could lead to unauthorized control or disruption of network operations. However, the impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score and the requirement for low privileges and no user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting remote access to the device's administrative interface and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device management interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T18:27:17.455Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8504bfc6e8be0332f84404
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 01:19:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 01:35:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 01:35:23 UTC
Views: 13
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