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CVE-2026-8271: OS Command Injection in D-Link DNS-320

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8271cvecve-2026-8271
Published: Mon May 11 2026 (05/11/2026, 04:00:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: 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

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/18/2026, 10:50:03 UTC

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.

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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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