CVE-2026-75985: Command Injection in TRENDnet Router
CVE-2026-75985 is a command injection vulnerability in TRENDnet Router version 1.1.02b01. The flaw exists in an unknown function within the /cgi-bin/ping.cgi file where manipulation of the wan_type argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. Exploit code has been published, but there are no known exploits observed in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a command injection flaw in TRENDnet Router 1.1.02b01. Specifically, the issue is triggered by manipulating the wan_type argument in the /cgi-bin/ping.cgi CGI script, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild. No official fix or mitigation has been disclosed by TRENDnet as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected router, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption of the device. Given the medium CVSS score, the impact is significant but not critical. The lack of privileges required and remote attack vector increases the risk, but the absence of known active exploitation reduces immediate threat urgency.
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 restricting access to the router's management interface from untrusted networks and monitor for unusual activity. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently available.
CVE-2026-75985: Command Injection in TRENDnet Router
Description
CVE-2026-75985 is a command injection vulnerability in TRENDnet Router version 1.1.02b01. The flaw exists in an unknown function within the /cgi-bin/ping.cgi file where manipulation of the wan_type argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. Exploit code has been published, but there are no known exploits observed 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:h:trendnet:router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a command injection flaw in TRENDnet Router 1.1.02b01. Specifically, the issue is triggered by manipulating the wan_type argument in the /cgi-bin/ping.cgi CGI script, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild. No official fix or mitigation has been disclosed by TRENDnet as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected router, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption of the device. Given the medium CVSS score, the impact is significant but not critical. The lack of privileges required and remote attack vector increases the risk, but the absence of known active exploitation reduces immediate threat urgency.
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 restricting access to the router's management interface from untrusted networks and monitor for unusual activity. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T18:27:21.566Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a850bc4c6e8be0332ff00a3
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 01:49:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 02:05:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 02:14:56 UTC
Views: 4
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