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CVE-2026-85223: OS Command Injection in D-Link DNS-340L

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-85223cvecve-2026-85223
Published: 09/03/2026 (09/03/2026, 21:15:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: D-Link
Product: DNS-340L

Description

A vulnerability was found in D-Link DNS-340L 1.01B04. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi of the component CGI Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument callback_url/sync_interval results in os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.4critical

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

Affected software

D-Link

DNS-340L

Affected versions
=1.01B04
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dns-340l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/07/2026, 12:19:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects D-Link DNS-340L version 1.01B04. It arises from improper input handling in the /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi CGI script, where the callback_url and sync_interval parameters can be manipulated to inject and execute arbitrary operating system commands. The attack vector is remote network access with low complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No official fix or mitigation has been documented by the vendor.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the device, unauthorized access to sensitive information, disruption of service, or further network penetration. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security controls at a high level.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the affected device's management interfaces, especially the /cgi-bin/dropbox.cgi endpoint, to trusted users only. Monitor for unusual activity related to this CGI script. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-03T14:24:33.078Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a99e52facd9273b4979ee67

Added to database: 09/03/2026, 21:22:55 UTC

Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 12:19:50 UTC

Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:23 UTC

Views: 76

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