CVE-2026-8271: OS Command Injection in D-Link DNS-320
CVE-2026-8271 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the D-Link DNS-320 device running firmware version 2.06B01. The issue exists in multiple functions within the /cgi-bin/network_mgr.cgi file, allowing remote attackers to inject OS commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.1. Exploits are publicly available, but no known active exploitation in the wild has been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DNS-320 device firmware version 2.06B01. It arises from improper input handling in several CGI functions (cgi_speed, cgi_dhcpd_lease, cgi_ddns, cgi_set_ip, cgi_upnp_del, cgi_dhcpd, cgi_upnp_add, cgi_upnp_edit) within the /cgi-bin/network_mgr.cgi file. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution on the device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability was published on May 11, 2026, with no vendor remediation or patch currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, which could compromise the device's integrity and potentially affect network operations. However, the CVSS score and vector suggest the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to limited. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to the device's management interface to trusted networks only and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device's CGI interfaces to untrusted networks. Follow vendor updates closely for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-8271: OS Command Injection in D-Link DNS-320
Description
CVE-2026-8271 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the D-Link DNS-320 device running firmware version 2.06B01. The issue exists in multiple functions within the /cgi-bin/network_mgr.cgi file, allowing remote attackers to inject OS commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.1. Exploits are publicly available, but no known active exploitation in the wild has been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the D-Link DNS-320 device firmware version 2.06B01. It arises from improper input handling in several CGI functions (cgi_speed, cgi_dhcpd_lease, cgi_ddns, cgi_set_ip, cgi_upnp_del, cgi_dhcpd, cgi_upnp_add, cgi_upnp_edit) within the /cgi-bin/network_mgr.cgi file. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution on the device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability was published on May 11, 2026, with no vendor remediation or patch currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, which could compromise the device's integrity and potentially affect network operations. However, the CVSS score and vector suggest the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low to limited. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to the device's management interface to trusted networks only and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device's CGI interfaces to untrusted networks. Follow vendor updates closely for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-10T15:53:48.161Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a01604ccbff5d861079fcca
Added to database: 5/11/2026, 4:51:24 AM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 10:50:03 AM
Last updated: 6/18/2026, 4:18:31 AM
Views: 64
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